About Éntekhno
Éntekhno is a music genre that emerged in Greece in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of music of Greece and music of the Balkans.
Well-known performers associated with it include Mikis Theodorakis, Giorgos Dalaras, Maria Farantouri and Haris Alexiou.
Éntekhno has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Neo kyma.
From Wikipedia
Éntekhno is orchestral music with elements from Greek folk rhythm and melody. Its lyrical themes are often based on the work of famous Greek poets. Éntekhno arose in the late 1950s, drawing on rebetiko's Westernization by Vassilis Tsitsanis and Manolis Chiotis. Mikis Theodorakis and Manos Hatzidakis were the most popular early composers of éntekhno song cycles.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Éntekhno.
Key artists
- Mikis Theodorakis
- Giorgos Dalaras
- Maria Farantouri
- Haris Alexiou
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Frequently asked questions
What is Éntekhno?
Éntekhno is a music genre that emerged in Greece in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of music of Greece and music of the Balkans.
Where and when did Éntekhno originate?
Éntekhno originated in Greece in the 1960s.
Who are famous Éntekhno artists?
Mikis Theodorakis, Giorgos Dalaras, Maria Farantouri and Haris Alexiou.