Sydney to spotlight women of rebetiko through upcoming concert

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The Greek Festival of Sydney will contiguous ‘Untamed Voices’ connected Sunday 19 April, showcasing euphony that honours the women of rebetiko music.

The performance will beryllium held astatine the Factory Theatre successful Marrickville astatine 7.30pm, and will diagnostic creator Elsa Mouratidou alongside the Taxim Trio under the absorption of Con Kalamaras.

The show will screen songs by celebrated pistillate singers including Marika Papagika, Rita Abatzi, Angela Papazoglou, Marika Ninou, Ioanna Georgakopoulou, Mary Linda and Sotiria Bellou, while besides exploring the fig of the rebellious woman arsenic portrayed successful rebetiko; adjacent successful songs traditionally sung by men.

“Untamed Voices is simply a almighty tribute to the women who shaped rebetiko and gave voice to stories of resilience, struggle and identity,” said Greek Festival of Sydney President Sue Thliveris successful a property release.

It is simply a show that honours the past while resonating strongly with modern audiences.”