Greek Music & Beyond
Chariklaki (Tountas)
Chariklaki | Χαρικλάκι, a song by Panagiotis Tountas; singer: Rita Abatzi. Recording: Columbia DG-452, 1933. Meter: 4/4. The instrumental part (1-8) and the coda (26-40) follow the Rechavi mode. The verse (9-25) follows the Rast mode.
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