The story of Baucis and Philemon – a pair of hospitable elders who were saved by Zeus and Hermes. Credit: Wikipedia/Public domain. The Greek word Philoxenia, literally translated as a “friend to a ...
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According to Neos Kosmos, Maree’s entry features a modern sound with a touch of Greek influence, including the bouzouki. Vasiliki Karagiorgos, known as Vassy, is an accomplished Australian singer, ...
and timeless Greek classic songs. Alongside them was the skilled Bouzouki player Peter Mangafas, who added an authentic Greek touch to the night, creating an infectious rhythm to keep our spirits high ...
It’s hard to believe that bouzouki and even mandolins are such recent additions to traditional Irish music. What do you think makes them so popular now? Johnny Moynihan brought the Greek bouzouki to ...