Musical Folklore Archives Melpo Merlie

The sun and his mother

Sample
Song Information
Kind:Demotic
Category:Laments
Area: Kromni (Pontos)
Nationality:Greek
Language:Pontic dialect
Dance:Omal 9/8 (2.2.2.3)
Scale:E mode
Collector:Merlier Melpo
Recording Place:Alambra Theatre, Athens
Recording Date:01/10/1930
Recording Responsible:Merlier Melpo
Duration:1:57
Other characteristics:Performed by natives, A capella
Register Information
Register date:07/05/2010
Register:Thanassis Moraitis
Comment:This is a dialogue between the sun and his mother. The sun is in distress as he has witnessed the slaying of a young warrior - Omal 9/8 (2.2.2.3).
Storage media:Merlier (78rpm) 027 (78 rpm 027)
Artists/Instruments
Korsavidhou Athina:Singer
Photos Collection

Δίσκος 78 rpm (Μερλιέ 027/από τη συλλογή του ΜΛΑ)

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