Greek Music & Beyond
Diamanto alaniara (Tsaous)
Diamanto alaniara | Διαμάντω αλανιάρα, a song by Giovan Tsaous; singer: Stellakis Perpiniadis. Recording: Columbia DG-6304, 1937. Transcription: microtonal. Meter: 9/4, division: 2·2·2·3. The song is introduced by an instrumental free-time improvisation and follows the Machour mode.
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