Hey,
This week is really sad for the Greek culture because one of the most important traditional singers and researchers, Domna Samiou, died. She was born at 12 October 1928 and she died at 10 March 2012. She was a Greek singer who contributed in the expansion of traditional songs. Until her death she kept on researching and recording old songs. She visited villages through out the country to interview older people and record material. By this, she continued the history of Greek music until today. We feel very sad because we lost a person who was teaching all the greek people the treasures of greek tradional songs… But the good thing is that we have her recordings and here in Plomari we have the opportunity to learn and dance her songs.!
Another thing that I want to mention is that the most famous singer in Greece and abroad, George Dalaras, is giving concerts in poor neighborhoods with free entrance to encourage people in this difficult situation that we face. The thing is that he made some statements saying that economical measures are necessary and that Greece must obey to Germany and EU. As a result in his concerts furious people react and they throw on him chairs, yogurts and several objects but he continues singing. Some people agree with these reactions because he is always saying that the Greek people are unable to control their country and in the same time he is singing to support them but others feel that it’s a very bad thing to attack violently to an artist because you disagree with his opinion.
That’s all for today.I’m looking forward to hearing news from your countries too.
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