Melbourne’s Rebetiki are one of Australia’s premier exponents of traditional Greek music. Focusing on the urban blues of the early 19th century the group have performed extensively here and abroad. Following numerous successful performances as part of the Greek festival of Sydney program, Rebetiki will be in Sydney once again for a one-time performance that will bring the heart and soul of Greek blues back to life.
Taking place on Sunday 10 April at the Factory Theatre this performance will take us back to the beginning and look at the first recordings by pioneering artists that made this music so iconic. From the birth of rebetika leading to the appearance of the first recorded composers and practitioners with a special emphasis on the ‘father’ of rebetika Markos Vamvakaris, this is an event not to be missed.
“Performances by Rebetiki are always a highlight of the Greek Festival program. It is a group unlike any we have in Sydney and we always jump at the opportunity to have them perform” said Nia Karteris, Festival Chair.
With a variety of instruments including the traditional six string bouzouki, baglama, oud, lute, guitar and percussion Rebetiki present an acoustic passage through a musical style just as vibrant today as it was during its initial development.
Members of the band include, Argyris Argyropoulos, (Baglama, Oud), Tony Iliou, (Guitar, Lute), and Achilles Yiangoulli (Bouzouki, Toubeleki).
When: Sunday 10 April 2022, 7pm
Where: THE FACTORY THEATRE, 105 Victoria Road, Marrickville, Sydney
Bookings: Reserved Seating (All ages): $33.90 via ticketsearch.com
For full details on upcoming events please visit greekfestivalofsydney.com.au
