Thessaloniki – Yannena with Two Canvas Shoes
Goran Bregović · 1997
42 min · 10 tracks · folk rock · hard rock
A vibrant blend of Balkan folk rhythms and contemporary rock influences that evoke a sense of joyous nostalgia.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- joyous nostalgia for past moments
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
- for celebratory gatherings
- engaging storytelling through each track
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek minimalistic soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1997, Goran Bregović released 'Thessaloniki – Yannena with Two Canvas Shoes' as his first major work after gaining international recognition through the soundtrack for Emir Kusturica's film 'Underground.' This album marked a significant step in Bregović's career as he continued to explore the fusion of traditional Balkan music with modern genres, solidifying his role as a cultural ambassador for the region.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Balkan Beat Box· Fanfare Ciocărlia· Taraf de Haïdouks
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Σου άξιζε μια καλύτερη αγκαλιά 3:35
- 2 Κι αν σε θέλω 4:55
- 3 Με λένε Πόπη 4:07
- 4 Ένα τραγούδι για την Ελένη F. 3:28
- 5 Νύχτα 3:45
- 6 Το τραγούδι της βροχής 5:27
- 7 Της αγάπης σου το ρίσκο 4:07
- 8 Κέρνα μας 4:13
- 9 Πού να ’σαι τώρα, Άννα 6:38
- 10 Μαρτύρα τα 2:38
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