Musical Folklore Archives Melpo Merlie

Lettered tale from 1668

Sample
Song Information
Kind:Narration
Category:Fairy tales
Area: Macedonia
Nationality:Greek
Language:Ελληνιστικά
Dance:-
Scale:-
Collector:Melikis Yorghis
Recording Place:Thessaloniki
Duration:2:38
Other characteristics:Performed by natives, A capella
Register Information
Register date:26/01/1995
Register:Moraitis Thanassis
Comment:This legend-tale reffering to the foundation of Thessaloniki has been 'saved' from oblivion by the famous 17th century Turkish traveller Evliya Tschelebi in his 'Book of Travels'.
Storage media:Folk musicians & singers sing of Thessaloniki 1668 - 1917 (LP 65)
Artists/Instruments
Yermanou Era:Narration

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