Greek Folk Music
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Title: Tsifteteli
Performers: The Feenjon Group; Athanasiou, Anestos & Elenis, Takis
Culture/Origin: Greece
Orchestration: Bouzoukis
I located this song on Smithsonian Global Sound, and found it to be a wonderful example of music created by a chordophone. The ensemble featured an instrument called a Bouzouki which has eight metal strings that give it a bright timbre. This style of folk music features colorful harmonies and an upbeat tempo. In addition, this music is used for social dances that are said to reflect love, happiness, and the performers' soul. After a brief search, I discovered that this music dates back to 1000 BC. This music was originally performed in Greece and continues to be performed there today.
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