Ziyia
From the Mountains to the Islands
© 1993 AgaRhythm
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Traditional Greek music played on regional instruments. "The best traditional Greek band in America." Laografia
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The word Ziyia describes the small ensembles of rural Greece, which reflects our love for traditional Greek music. The sounds of the ensemble range from the bright, lithe melodies of the typical island ensemble of violin, santouri and laouto, to the heavy, passionate laments of mountainous Epirus.
Ziyia brings together musicians from across the US. This highly acclaimed group has been together since 1990 and plays for Greek dances and weddings throughout the US.
The members and instruments of Ziyia:
Christos Govetas-vocal, laouto, oud, clarinet, zurna, bouzouki
George Chittenden-clarinet, saxophone, gaida, zurna
Beth Cohen-violin, lyra, baglama
Lise Liepman-santouri, accordion, baglama
Dan Auvil-daouli, defi, doumbeleki
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Described as "the best traditional Greek band in America," Ziyia, which describes the small ensembles of rural Greece, performs Greek music with a love, passion and authenticity rarely seen in any genre. "From the Mountains to the Islands" covers a beautiful range of styles and emotions, "from the bright, lithe melodies of the typical island ensemble of violin, santouri and laouto to the heavy, passionate laments of mountainous Epirus." Twelve generously musical tracks dance and lilt through striking styles with a large instrumental range including the oud, clarinet, zurna, bouzouki, saxophone, gaida, zurna, violin, lyra, baglama santouri, accordion, daouli, defi, and doumbeleki. This disc is truly a feast for the ears, heart, mind and spirit.