Athens Concert
Charles Lloyd · 2011
87 min · 18 tracks · blues · jazz
A powerful blend of traditional Greek melodies and lyrical storytelling, infused with emotional depth and cultural resonance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative reflective moods
- cultural storytelling experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Maria Farantouri released 'Athens Concert' in 2011, she had established herself as a prominent voice in Greek music, known for her collaborations with composer Mikis Theodorakis. This album captures a live performance that showcases her enduring artistry after decades of influential work, including landmark recordings from the 1960s and 70s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ornette Coleman· Wayne Shorter· Kamasi Washington
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Kratissa Ti Zoi Mou (I Kept Hold of My Life) 5:59
- 2 Dream Weaver (Hyfantis Oneiron) 8:10
- 3 Blow Wind (Fyssa Ayeri) 5:34
- 4 Requiem 5:57
- 5 Greek Suite, Part I: Hymnos Stin Ayia Triada (Hymn to the Holy Trinity) 4:03
- 6 Greek Suite, Part I: Epano Sto Xero Homa (In the Dry Soil) 2:53
- 7 Greek Suite, Part I: Messa Stous Paradissious Kipous (In the Paradise Gardens) 4:50
- 8 Taxidi Sta Kythera (Voyage To Cythera) 4:35
Disc 2
- 1 Prayer (Prosefhi) 7:58
- 2 Greek Suite, Part II: Vlefaro Mou (Oh Eyelid) 3:32
- 3 Greek Suite, Part II: Margaritarenia 1:29
- 4 Greek Suite, Part II: Thalassaki Mou (My Little Sea) 2:58
- 5 Greek Suite, Part III: Epirotiko Meroloi (Lament From Epirus) 6:28
- 6 Greek Suite, Part III: Kaegomae Kae Sigoliono (I Burn and Slowly Melt) 5:00
- 7 Greek Suite, Part III: Mori Kontoula Lemonia (Little Lemon Tree) 2:40
- 8 Greek Suite, Part III: Alismono Kae Haeromae (I Forget and I Am Glad) 3:06
- 9 Greek Suite, Part III: Tou Hel' To Kastron (The Castle of the Sun) 4:28
- 10 Yanni Mou (My Yanni) 7:27
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