Male Vrase
Mále Vráse band sings Rebetiko, urban Greek folk music, that is rooted in the pre-war era and reflects harsh aspects of the daily sub-cultural lifestyle. Rebetiko derived from Asia Minor, and especially Smyrna, during 1920s and ended 30 years later as a mixture of Eastern and Western music features. In particular, after the Destruction of Smyrna in 1922 Rebetiko reached its peak during 1930s and 1940s in Piraeus, where refugees from Smyrna had settled. The band travels back to this popular period with a guitar, two bouzouki's and a violin. They form their sound with respect to the original gramophone recordings, combined with contemporary music elements. Antonis Laurijsen – Guitar, Vocals Charis Laurijsen – Bouzouki, Vo...
