Eleftheria Arvanitaki Live cover

Eleftheria Arvanitaki Live

Eleftheria Arvanitaki · 2003

73 min · 17 tracks · jazz

A vibrant showcase of Greek folk traditions interwoven with contemporary jazz rhythms, celebrating cultural heritage through heartfelt performances.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Sodade (feat. Cesaria Evora) — This collaboration highlights the fusion of Greek and Cape Verdean musical styles, showcasing Arvanitaki's versatility and ability to connect cultures through music.
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    Parapono / I xenitia — The song's poignant exploration of exile and longing is delivered with emotional intensity, making it a standout moment in the performance.
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    Tha kleiso ta matia — This track showcases Arvanitaki's powerful vocal delivery while encapsulating themes of loss and yearning that resonate throughout the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • evocative live performance energy
  • rich emotional storytelling moments
  • captivating cross-cultural collaborations
  • moments of reflective solitude
  • dynamic interplay between musicians

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer studio polish and precision
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2003, Eleftheria Arvanitaki had established herself as a prominent figure in the laïko music scene, having gained significant acclaim for her previous works. 'Eleftheria Arvanitaki Live' captures her artistic peak, following the successful release of albums like 'Klepsydra' in 1999 and solidifying her reputation as an ambassador of Greek music worldwide.
Stylistic neighbors
Mariza· Giorgos Dalaras· Nikos Vertis

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Omorfi mou agapi 2:00
  • 2 Sodade (feat. Cesaria Evora) 5:40
  • 3 Dynata 3:57
  • 4 Ta kormia kai ta machairia 5:33
  • 5 Instrumental: a) Aftoschediasmos me outi / b) Paradosiakos Armenikos Choros / c) Paradosiakos Thrakiotikos Choros 7:08
  • 6 Tha spaso koupes 4:02
  • 7 Parapono / I xenitia 6:29
  • 8 Meno ektos 6:56
  • 9 To parapono 4:14
  • 10 Tha kleiso ta matia 2:48
  • 11 Stalia stalia 2:42
  • 12 Thelo konta sou na meino 2:40
  • 13 Na me thymasai 4:37
  • 14 Efyges noris 5:36
  • 15 Pes mou mia lexi 2:14
  • 16 Telos (Ola archizoun edo) 3:09
  • 17 To miden 3:56

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