O lathreboras
| Ο λαθρέμπορας, a song by Vaggelis Papazoglou; singer: Stellakis Perpiniadis. Recording: Columbia DG-6066, 1934. Transcription: equal-tempered. Meter: 9/4, division: 2·2·2·3. The instrumental part (1-4) follows the dromos Rast. The verse (5-12) follows the dromos Machour.
This excerpt is taken from my book The Theory of Rebetiko, in which I explore the modal system of Greek music as it pertains to the rebetiko genre. To access the full text—including in-depth discussions, tables, illustrations, and musical transcriptions of the examples—visit this page and immerse yourself in the rich world of Greek modal music.
