In the music of En Chordais we hear the echoes of the ancient music of Asia Minor - Constantinople (Istanbul), Smyrna (Izmir) etc. - where for centuries numerous ethnic and religious groups lived side by side: the remarkable diversity of a musical tradition often centred around the theme of love.
"Tatavla's Hassapiko". The hassapiko is a famous dance of ..."Tatavla's Hassapiko". The hassapiko is a famous dance of Constantinople. Small ensemble composed by violin, ud, quanun (zither), double bass & darbuka.
"My belle of Constantinople". A love song from Constantinople. Small ..."My belle of Constantinople". A love song from Constantinople. Small ensemble composed by violin, ud, quanun (zither), double bass, darbuka & traditional male singer.
"The children of your neighbourhood". A typical song of the "Cafés ..."The children of your neighbourhood". A typical song of the "Cafés Aman". Small ensemble composed by violin, ud, quanun (zither), double bass, darbuka & traditional male singer.
This song tells the story of the courtesan Elli. Small ensemble ...This song tells the story of the courtesan Elli. Small ensemble composed by violin, ud, quanun (zither), double bass, darbuka & traditional male singer.
"My eyes". Small ensemble composed by violin, ud, quanun (zither), ..."My eyes". Small ensemble composed by violin, ud, quanun (zither), double bass, darbuka & traditional male singer.
This melody is very typical of the quarter of Tatavla in ...This melody is very typical of the quarter of Tatavla in Constantinople. Small ensemble composed by violin, ud, quanun (zither), double bass, darbuka & traditional male singer.
"What do you care ?". Love song, the melody is taken from a Turkish ..."What do you care ?". Love song, the melody is taken from a Turkish song. Small ensemble composed by violin, ud, quanun (zither), double bass, darbuka & traditional male singer.
"Bournovalia" is a girl from the quarter of Bournova in Smyrna. Small ..."Bournovalia" is a girl from the quarter of Bournova in Smyrna. Small ensemble composed by violin, ud, quanun (zither), double bass, darbuka & traditional male singer.
A song erotic in content. Small ensemble composed by violin, ud, ...A song erotic in content. Small ensemble composed by violin, ud, quanun (zither), double bass, darbuka & traditional male singer.
"The leaves of the Rose-Bush". A song erotic in content. Small ..."The leaves of the Rose-Bush". A song erotic in content. Small ensemble composed by violin, ud, quanun (zither), double bass, darbuka & traditional male singer.
Politiki Sousta, Poli ke o ...Politiki Sousta, Poli ke o Vosporos [OCR560223 - 11]
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4'12
En Chordais
"A sousta from Constantinople". Dance. Small ensemble composed by ..."A sousta from Constantinople". Dance. Small ensemble composed by violin, ud, quanun (zither), double bass, darbuka & traditional male singer.
"Master Yiannakakis". Love song from Smyrna. Small ensemble composed ..."Master Yiannakakis". Love song from Smyrna. Small ensemble composed by violin, ud, quanun (zither), double bass, darbuka & traditional male singer.
"The coachman". This song is often played as an instrumental piece. ..."The coachman". This song is often played as an instrumental piece. Small ensemble composed by violin, ud, quanun (zither), double bass, dumbelek, bells & traditional male singer.
"I embarked on a new boat. A song from the coast of Asia Minor. Small ..."I embarked on a new boat. A song from the coast of Asia Minor. Small ensemble composed by violin, ud, quanun (zither), double bass, darbuka & traditional male singer.
"Salep drink". A love song from Constantinople. Small ensemble ..."Salep drink". A love song from Constantinople. Small ensemble composed by violin, ud, quanun (zither), double bass, darbuka & traditional male singer.
"Aidinikos choros". A song erotic in content. Small ensemble composed ..."Aidinikos choros". A song erotic in content. Small ensemble composed by violin, ud, quanun (zither), double bass, darbuka & traditional male singer.
Diplohordo taqsim et ...Diplohordo taqsim et tsifteteli [OCR560223 - 17]
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4'14
En Chordais
Instrumental dance of oriental origin. Small ensemble composed by ...Instrumental dance of oriental origin. Small ensemble composed by violin, ud, quanun (zither), double bass & darbuka.