Learning Greek songs and singing along :-)

Learning Greek songs is always a popular activity during the 1- and 2 week Omilo courses.
There is a reason why we named our Greek Programs “Omilo Greek Language and Culture“, back in 1996!
There is no language without culture, and at Omilo the culture is as important as the language!
One of the activities usually incorporated in our intensive 1- and 2-week programs are “Learning Greek songs”.
Many students learning Greek, started their Greek Language Journey by listening to Greek music.
Greek music is very diverse, and there are many different styles. Impossible to get bored with Greek music!

Sometimes teachers give an overview of all different styles of Greek music, and students sing along with the authentic songs ,
but sometimes we have a teacher with a good voice and singing talent 🙂

When teacher Eva is teaching during intensive courses, she usually also loves to sing and teach songs to the Omilo students.
During the 2024 summer courses on Syros island, we could see Eva in action again.

Click here to watch the video and sing along

Under the video, you will find the lyrics 🙂

The Greek Lyrics of the Greek Songs

Song 1; Ελα πάρε μου τη λύπη

Στίχοι/ Lyrics: Νίκος Γκάτσος
Μουσική/ Music: Μάνος Χατζιδάκις

Α very popular song in Greece, composed by known composer Manos Xatzidakis.
Click here to read more about Μάνος Χατζιδάκις

Many singers sing this song.
However, the first recordings happened in 1958 with Greek singer Nana Mouskouri

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Song 2; Χαράμαα η ώρα τρεις

Μουσική: Μάρκος Βαμβακάρης
Στίχοι: Κώστας Μακρής

Markos Vamvakaris is a very known composer, known for the Rembetika style, and born on the island of Syros.
Click here to learn more about Vamvakaris

Many singers sing this song, but the first recordings happened in 1937, with singer Elly Petridou.
If you want to listen to a recent version with the “santouri instrument”, in stead of the bouzouki, and recorded on Syros island, then click here