{"id":11437,"date":"2021-02-12T16:29:24","date_gmt":"2021-02-12T14:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.omilo.com\/2017\/05\/17\/traditional-greek-love-song-crete-2\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T15:13:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T13:13:34","slug":"traditional-greek-love-song-crete-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omilo.com\/el\/traditional-greek-love-song-crete-2\/","title":{"rendered":"A Traditional Greek Love Song From Crete"},"content":{"rendered":"

As you all know, in Greece there are so many wonderful songs, singers, songwriters and composers. This time, we chose for you a beautiful, traditional love song from Crete. Listen to this sweet song and the sound of the Cretan lyre!
\nUnder the video, you will find the Greek Lyrics as well as the English translation. Maybe you can sing along\u2026 Enjoy!<\/strong>
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ABOUT THE GREEK SONG<\/h2>\n

Touto to mina (Mavra mou matia)<\/em> is a traditional love song from Crete<\/strong>, expressing longing, desire, and deep emotional devotion.
\nThose themes that lie at the heart of Cretan folk poetry (and not only in Crete :-))
\nThe lyrics are anonymous and passed down orally through generations, as is common in Greek traditional music.<\/p>\n

The song uses\u00a0 imagery typical of Cretan verse.
\nOne of its symbols is the eagle, which does not hunt animals but instead searches for \u201ctwo beloved black eyes\u201d<\/em>.
\nIn Greek folk tradition, black eyes often symbolize intense beauty, passion, and emotional depth.<\/p>\n

The modern interpretation by Vasilis Skoulas<\/strong> and Manolis Lidakis<\/strong> brings together two iconic voices of Greek music.
\nSkoulas represents the authentic Cretan vocal style, while Lidakis adds lyrical sensitivity and emotional warmth.
\nTogether, they bridge tradition and contemporary expression. So it also allows that\u00a0 this old love song speaks also to modern listeners.<\/p>\n

Click on the video to listen, and read below the lyrics<\/h3>\n