Greek Music & Beyond
Gkarsona (Tountas)
Gkarsona | Γκαρσόνα, a song by Panagiotis Tountas; singer: Rita Abatzi. Recording: Columbia DG-6281, 1937. Meter: 4/8. The instrumental part (1-16) follows an interaction between the modes Neveser (1-4, 9-12) and Nikriz (5-8, 13-16). The verse (16-49) follows the Nichavent mode.
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