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Tune Req: myroloja

13 Oct 08 - 03:37 PM (#2464670)
Subject: Tune Req: myroloja
From: GUEST,Konrad

Where are published the expressive mourning songs of greek women - district Mani or those of other areas ?


13 Oct 08 - 07:10 PM (#2464801)
Subject: RE: Tune Req: myroloja
From: George Papavgeris

Crikey - everywhere. Often as part of traditional song collections, among the wedding songs and work songs and songs about heroes etc. I am not aware of a specific myroloja collection, though I 'd bet money there are some. I 'll ask some contacts of mine.


14 Oct 08 - 06:07 AM (#2465111)
Subject: RE: Tune Req: myroloja
From: George Papavgeris

Still searching, meanwhile have a listen here.


14 Oct 08 - 06:15 AM (#2465114)
Subject: RE: Tune Req: myroloja
From: George Papavgeris

OK, there are mainly three areas in Greece famous for their "moirologia" (that's the way to spell it): Epirus, Mani and Crete. The Epirus ones are my personal favourites. There is a CD by Petroloulas Halkias, called "Moirologia kai gyrismata" (MUS 029426). You can order it here.