Dystopian Rebetiko by Makris // Van Belle

A new, dark twist on rebetiko music, that comes through from the vibrant fusion of the Greek Periklis Makris and Belgian Nicolas Van Belle.

What happens when a culture persists on tradition? A whole society revising values of a hundred years ago, unchallenged and unchanged, as a main means of entertainment?

Makris//Van Belle, walk you through their reflections of such practices. With traditional melodies and themes, filtered through their effect pedals and unhindered improvisational spirit, they produce a deep and very alternative experience of their beloved rebetiko music, fitting today's climate, more than ever.

1. Mortis based on Ο Μόρτης by Δ. Μπαρούσης
2. Htes To Vradi Stou Karipi based on Χτες Το βράδυ στου Γκαρίπη by Γ. Κατσαρός
3. Kapote Imouna Ki'Ego based on Κάποτε Ήμουνα Κι Εγώ by Μάρκος Βαμβακάρης
4. Sta Peuka Kai Sta Elata based on Στα Πεύκα Και Στα Έλατα by Ι. Παπαϊωάννου

Pericles Makris is a guitarist, singer songwriter, composer and producer, born in Athens, Greece and currently stationed in Brussels, Belgium.

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