Welcome to an evening where we fill the Grimeton World Heritage Site with Greek folk music, singing and for those who want – dancing fun. Let Zorba come out and travel to Greece in your mind. The greek singer Haroula Tsalpara will be visiting Halland and will take her place in the Transmitter Hall together with the orchestra Pireus. The rebetiko is always present even in contemporary Greek music, with its deep roots in the blend of Eastern and Western musical traditions. Rebetiko originated in the poor quarter of Piraeus, the port city of Athens. Rebetiko has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2018. Don’t miss this fantastic, colorful evening of world music at the World Heritage Site.
Wednesday, July 31 at 6 pm.
Admission from 17.:30
The duration of the concert is approximately 2 hours.
Location Broadcast Hall, Grimeton World Heritage Site
Limited number of places.
Tickets available
Advance purchase SEK 250
Book via Grimeton (entryevent.se)
Catering is available in the Visitor Center’s café and we serve tasty, Greek-inspired Churros in Matbyssjan all day.
HAROULA TSALPARA
Haroula Tsalpara is a musician from Athens whose vocation is rebetika. With her singing and accompaniment on accordion and piano, she has captivated audiences in her home country and on regular tours of Europe and, most recently, Australia. Haroula is a shining star who is bringing Greek folk music back into the modern age. Haroula Tsalpara is happy to lead the workshop and introduce the history of Rebetikan and its cultural melting pot.
PIREUS
Piraeus has been nurturing Greek folk music for over 30 years. With the translation of Piraeus’ latest album into Swedish, it has reached a wider audience at home but also appreciation in Greece. Pireus has on several occasions invited Greek musicians to Sweden and toured Greece with several different constellations and musicians. Piraeus performs the music of the Greek metropolis, which broke through in Greece in the 1920s and has since enjoyed a renaissance at various times. The Bouzoukin, also known as the national instrument of Greece, is the unique string instrument from the early 1900s that guides the listener.
PIREUS: Maria Stellas Vocals and percussion, Niklas Benetos Bouzouki, baglama and vocals, Jakob Brandqvist Guitar and vocals, Robert Fölsch Bouzouki, baglama and vocals
