| | | A Mediterranean Odyssey
Take a musical cruise of the Mediterranean from melodic
Spanish flamenco to joyous Greek rembetiko. Sit back, grab a glass of wine and
enjoy!
The Mediterranean is one of the most culturally diverse regions on the
planet. Each of the four countries featured on this collection have unique
histories, distinct cultures and languages, individual styles of art, food,
literature, and, of course, music. Yet, for all the differences, there are many
common threads that link the music of the northern Mediterranean. Influences
from the Arab world, both historical and contemporary can be felt in every
corner of the region. The echoes of Jewish culture have left their mark, from
the Sephardic melodies of Spain to the Eastern European clarinet riffs that
resonate in Greek tradition. Tinges of an ancient Celtic world can be heard in
the music of nearly every country. And the wandering Gypsy minstrels passed
through all corners of the Mediterranean, leaving an indelible mark on the
style, instrumentation and attitude of music from Athens to Andalucia. | | |
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