Simon Karas
A nostalgic, homegrown traditional music artist.
Simon Karas was a highly influential Greek musicologist dedicated to the preservation and revival of Greek demotic (folk) music and Byzantine ecclesiastical chant. He meticulously collected and transcribed thousands of traditional songs from rural Greece, establishing institutions like the Society for the Dissemination of National Music to ensure the continuity of Greece's ancient and Byzantine musical heritage. His work emphasized the authentic modal and monophonic character of Greek music, countering Western influences.
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What kind of music does Simon Karas play?+
Simon Karas plays traditional music - rooted in tradition rather than chasing trends. Simon Karas was a highly influential Greek musicologist dedicated to the preservation and revival of Greek demotic (folk) music and Byzantine ecclesiastical chant.
What are Simon Karas live shows like?+
Simon Karas's live sets are loose and exploratory - consistent in quality but rarely identical night to night.
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