Eleftheria ArvanitakiCountry of origin:Greece Type of music generally:Ethereal, synthesized Greek folk. World music. Status:Most recent release, Ta Megala Taxidia (2019) See also:Eleftheria Arvanitaki's official page Covers/own material:Own material and updates of traditional Greek songs. General comments:Contrabando and Tanirama are a lot more synthesized than Meno Ektos and both have some absolutely brilliant moments. The Bodies and The Knives is brilliant. (kyrlidis@earthlink.net) Recommended first album:I like Contrabando the best, but also recommend The Bodies and The Knives. (kyrlidis@earthlink.net) Recordings include:
The Bodies and The KnivesRelease info:1994—Polydor—314 527 059-2 Availability:Can be found in the bigger chain stores in the U.S. Ecto priority:High for lovers of traditional-sounding world pop. (Neile) Produced by:Michalis Armagos, Eleftheria Arvanitaki Comments:Beautiful, urgent singing and music with a strong Greek flavour, simply orchestrated to show off the power of her stunning voice. A different and lovely, folky Greek pop concoction. Delightful, and highly recommended. (Neile) Thanks to Neal Copperman for work on this entry.
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