Listening to Greece: A Journey Through Music and Traditions

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· Print length: 363 pages
· Language: Italian
· Publication date: 28/10/2019
· Dimensions: 15 x 21 cm
· ISBN-13: 979-1220049306

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Listening to Greece: A Journey Through Music and Traditions

An introduction to the world of Greek music and its repertoires, dances, and musical instruments—always keeping in focus the true cornerstone of all these expressions: Greece’s ancient and captivating traditional culture.

Part travel diary, part autobiography, part song anthology, and part musical treatise, this book is designed for a broad audience. Its accessible style makes it suitable for both musicians and philhellenic enthusiasts who may not be familiar with musical technicalities, which are presented clearly and engagingly throughout.

Each chapter is dedicated to one or more regions and, after a brief geographical and historical introduction, explores the musical instruments and ensembles found there. It delves into the characteristics of the region’s music, highlights its most representative songs and dances, and also touches on local customs and traditions that are closely tied to its musical and dance heritage.

About the author

Carmelo Siciliano

For years, I’ve been exploring, studying, and sharing my passion for Greek music and culture. My work focuses on preserving and sharing the diverse musical traditions of Greece in all their richness and complexity—not as a generic “universal language”, but as a unique expression deeply rooted in the history, geography, and identity of its people.

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