The Music of Epirus

It's strange that the dirge-like, indigenous music of the Epirus region of Greece and especially its primary instrument, the clarinet, have always held a strange attraction for me.  While most non-Greeks and even many Greeks go running for the door when they hear its strange, mournful melodies, it stirs something deep inside my soul.  I came across this video by a young Greek musician from Toronto named Yiorgo and I had to share it with MGO readers.

Long life Yiorgo to you and your clarino. 

Comments

[Kat]

Thanks for sharing that and I'm glad you posted about Ted and your e-mail. I was just going to write you about that, now I can save you the trouble of responding. :)

P.S. Music is spelled wrong in the title.

[Stavros]

Kat,

Duh. Thanks for the heads up.

[GeorgeS]

Stavros, FYI on Greek American relief for the recent fires:

Greek Orthodox Relief Fund For Greek Fires
8 E. 79th Street
New York, N.Y. 10021

That is the Archdiocese's fund at the Archdiocese
http://wcbstv.com/topstories/local_story_239202709.html

[Stavros]

Thanks George.