Giati na kathese na les (Peristeris)

Giati na kathese na les | Γιατί να κάθεσαι να λες, a song by Spiros Peristeris (lyrics by Giorgos Kamvisis); singer: Kostas Roukounas. Recording: Odeon GA-1769, 1934. Meter: 9/4, division: 3·2·2·2. The instrumental part (1-4) follows the dromos Dougkiach. The verse (5-10) follows an interaction between the dromi Chouseini (5-6) and Saba (7-10), also known as Kiotzek.

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