Thalassino meraki (Peristeris)

Thalassino meraki | Θαλασσινό μεράκι, a song by Spiros Peristeris (lyrics by Minos Matsas); singers: Stratos Pagioumtzis and Markos Vamvakaris. Recording: Odeon GA-7230, 1939. Meter: 9/4, division: 2·2·2·3. The instrumental part (1-2) follows the dromos Chitzazkiar. The verse (3-8) follows the dromos Zirgkiouleli Souznak.

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