Visual artist Maria Tsagkari narrates her illuminating journey researching the life and musical career of the rebetis and violinist Nikos Syrigos, her great-grandfather, which began unexpectedly when she was invited to participate in an art exhibition about Rebetiko music.
Maria Tsagkari
Narrator
Visual artist Maria Tsagkari narrates her illuminating journey researching the life and musical career of the rebetis and violinist Nikos Syrigos, her great-grandfather, which began unexpectedly when she was invited to participate in an art exhibition about Rebetiko music.
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