Tag Archives | Theodorakis
Ena to Helidoni - Grigoris Bithikotsis

Ena to Helidoni - Grigoris Bithikotsis

Grigoris Bithikotsis sings Ena to helidoni, one of the most known and beloved Greek Songs, which translates to "Lone is the swallow". The song "ena to helidoni" is composed by Mikis Theodorakis, one of the most important Greek Composers and the lyrics are written by Odysseas Elytis, one of the two Greek Poets that have [...]

Zorba the Greek

Zorba the Greek

Zorba the Greek is one of the most known and characteristic Greek songs; it is instrumental with no lyrics involved, but has managed to captivate the hearts of both Greeks and foreigners and advertise Greece all over the world. The music is composed by the infamous and acclaimed composer Mikis Theodorakis, based on two traditional Cretan songs, "Armenohorianos [...]