Divine Reeds showcases the singular artistry of Tassos Chalkias (Τάσος Χαλκιάς), featuring obscure recordings originally captured in Athens between 1966 and 1967. Fusing elements of jazz, folk, world, and country, Chalkias’s lyrical clarinet and evocative melodies echo the transcendental qualities found in the works of Alice Coltrane or Mulatu Astatke, transporting listeners into the mesmerizing world of Epirotika music.
This release presents some of the most outstanding and elusive expressions of a unique Greek musical tradition, brought to life with depth and emotion. Accompanied by a 12-page illustrated booklet with extensive biographical notes, Divine Reeds is an essential document for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of world music and the timeless soundscape of mid-20th-century Greece.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Radio Martiko
- Genre: Jazz, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 01/28/2021
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TRACKS
A1. Palia Itia = Old Willow Tree
A2. Echasa Ton Anthropo Mou = I Lost My Loved One)
A3. Ta Goumara Ki Apidia = Berries And Pears
A4. I Efchi Tou Xenitemenou = Immigrant’s Wish
A5. Dirminitsa = The Bride’s Dance
B1. Miroloi Tis Xenitias = Lament For The Missing Ones
B2. Argyrokastritikos Choros Syngathistos = Argyrokastron Dance
B3. Pitsirika Katergara = Femme Fatale
B4. Gi Ayta Ta Erima Lefta = For The Sake Of The Damned Money
B5. Delvino Kai Tsamouria = Delvino And Tsamouria
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