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Songs of the Greek Underground & Lost Homelands: A Look at the History of Rebetika

Athens born musician Alexander Trampas (bass), Tufts World music faculty member Beth Bahia Cohen (bowed instruments), and Greek born Dimitris Mann (bouzouki) will present a workshop on Rebetika music. Rebetika, often compared to the American Blues, is the music of urban Greece of the mid 19th - mid 20th century. This music was initially sung in prisons, slums, hash dens, taverns and other shady places of the underground, made its way to concert halls and universities and has attracted the attention of prominent musicologists in Greece and abroad. With its roots both in mainland Greece and Asia Minor, Rebetika blends the eastern, Byzantine element with the hardship of the inner city, and the western instruments and harmonies. In this workshop, the participants will talk about the origins of Rebetika, the first recorded artists, the instruments that are used, and will offer a live demonstration and slides with historical photos. There will be a q&a after the workshop. The afternoon will end with a concert of the music.

$12 at door when you make a reservation, $8 for students, seniors, & those on a fixed income (e-mail journeysinsoundpresents@gmail.com or make a reservation on https://rebetikamusic.eventbrite.com/ )

If there is availability day if show it will be $15 or $10 for students, seniors, and those on a fixed income
for more info call 617-276-4536 or visit www.facebook.com/JourneysInSound

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