Sardinian Dance: Savina Yannatou with Primera en Salonico and "Ballo Sardo"

Savina Yannatou and Primera en Salonico bring us today's random song, called Ballo Sardo. Savina Yannatou is a renowned Greek singer who has teamed up with Greek jazz and traditional musicians Primavera en Salonico to explore Sephardic and Mediterreanean music. They have since expanded to include music from around the world. Starting out with classical guitar lessons, Yannatou began studying singing and later completed postgraduate studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Her repertoire is mainly Greek music, though she has also made forays into free jazz and avant-garde. She also is a songwriter and composer for theater, dance and video. Ballo Sardo can be found on their 1998 album Songs of the Mediterranean, and on their 2001 album Terra Nostra.

Listen to songs like this and more on the KUNM Global Music Show every Monday night from 10 pm - 1 am Mountain Standard Time. Live streaming, program information and the two-week digital archive can be found at http://www.kunm.org.

Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savina_Yannatou

Hiding Truth in the Heart: Paola and "Krivo Alitia"

Paola, a singer from Greece, is the performer of today's random tune, called Krivo Alitia. Born Pagona Karamitsou, Paola Foka came from a musical heritage as both of her parents were musicians. She followed in their footsteps at 14 years old at the suggestion of a shopkeeper, and by 19 she was singing in a nightclub in Thessaloniki. She has released six albums since 2005. Krivo Alitia can be found on her 2015 album of the same name.

Listen to songs like this and more on the KUNM Global Music Show every Monday night from 10 pm - 1 am Mountain Standard Time. Live streaming, program information and the two-week digital archive can be found at http://www.kunm.org.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paola_Foka

The Last Drive to Tango: Alexis Kalofolias and Thanos Amorginos with "Gia Ligo"

Gia Ligo, a tango from Greek musicians Alexis Kalofolias and Thanos Amorginos, is our random tune for today. Alexis Kalofolias, known as Alex K., is a ripper bass player and vocalist for the Greek garage punk band called The Last Drive. On this song, he is joined by former The Last Drive guitarist Thanos Amorginos. I couldn't find much else information on these two musicians, but you can find Gia Ligo on the various artists compilation Putumayo Presents: Tango Around the World (2007).

Listen to songs like this and more on the KUNM Global Music Show every Monday night from 10 pm - 1 am Mountain Standard Time. Live streaming, program information and the two-week digital archive can be found at http://www.kunm.org.

Source: http://www.putumayo.org

His Father's Strut: Xylouris White and "Psarandonis Syrto"

Today's random tune is by an unlikely duo called Xylouris White. Greek Cretan singer and laouto player Giorgios Xylouris is paired up with Australian drummer Jim White in this song, Psarandonis Syrto. Xylouris, from a musical family, was taught by his uncle to play the laouto, a Cretan instrument, from a young age, and was performing and recording as early as the age of eleven. While the laouto has been generally considered an accompanying instrument, Xylouris performs it solo. Jim White is a drummer best known for his work in the Australian instrumental rock band Dirty Three. As a duo, Xylouris White's music combines free jazz, avant-garde rock and Greek traditional music. You can find Psarandonis Syrto on their 2014 debut album Goats. Psarandonis is the name of Xylouris' father.

Listen to songs like this and more on the KUNM Global Music Show every Monday night from 10 pm - 1 am Mountain Standard Time. Live streaming, program information and the two-week digital archive can be found at http://www.kunm.org.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xylouris_White; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giorgos_Xylouris; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_White_(drummer)

Do I Know Him: Savina Yannatou and Primavera en Salonico with "Omar Hashem Leyakoyv"

Today's song, Omar Hashem Leyakoyv, is by Savina Yannatou and Primera en Salonico. Savina Yannatou is a renowned Greek singer who has teamed up with Greek jazz and traditional musicians Primavera en Salonico to explore Sephardic and Mediterreanean music. They have since expanded to include music from around the world. Starting out with classical guitar lessons, Yannatou began studying singing and later completed postgraduate studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Her repertoire is mainly Greek music, though she has also made forays into free jazz and avant-garde. She also is a songwriter and composer for theater, dance and video. "Omar Hashem Leyakoyv" can be found on their 2008 album Songs of an Other.

It's All Greek to Me: Savina Yannatou & Primavera en Salonico with "Sumiglia" and "Radile"

You get a little more bang for your random tune buck today. The randomizer picked the song Radile by Savina Yannatou & Primavera en Salonico, but the only video I could find was concert footage that included their song Sumiglia also. Savina Yannatou is a renowned Greek singer who has teamed up with Greek jazz and traditional musicians Primavera en Salonico to explore at first Sephardic and Mediterreanean music but has since expanded to include music from around the world. Starting out with classical guitar lessons, Yannatou began studying singing and later completed postgraduate studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Her repertoire is mainly Greek music, though she has also made forays into free jazz and avant-garde. She also is a songwriter and composer for theater, dance and video. Sumiglia can be found on the 2005 album Sumiglia by Savina Yannatou and Primavera en Salonico. Radile can be found on their 2008 album Songs of an Other.

Mystery Tangoists: Alexis Kalofolias and Thanos Amorginos with "Gia Ligo"

Today's random tune is by Alexis Kalofolias & Thanos Amorginos. Unfortunately, today is one of those rare days that I can't find any information on the artists. I know that both have composed music for movies, and that Alexis Kalofolias was in a band called The Last Drive. However, that's all I know. Today's song, Gia Ligo can be found on the 2007 compilation CD Putumayo Presents: Tango Around the World.