The Music of Zakynthos: Kantades and the Ionian Song

The Music of Zakynthos: Kantades and the Ionian Song

Zakynthos possesses a rich and distinctive musical tradition unlike the rest of Greece, shaped by the long rule of Venice. Its most famous form is the kantada, a serenade for groups of male voices singing in harmony, often with guitar and mandolin. This style is closer to Italian than to mainland Greek music. Groups of … Read more