About Greek folk music
Greek folk music is a music genre that emerged in Greece. It is usually classed as a form of music of Greece and European folk music.
Greek folk music has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Rebetiko.
From Wikipedia
Greek traditional music (Greek: παραδοσιακή μουσική, paradosiaki mousiki, 'traditional music'; also δημοτικά τραγούδια, dimotika tragoudia, 'folk songs') includes a variety of Greek styles played by ethnic Greeks in Greece, Cyprus, Australia, the United States and other parts of Europe. Apart from the common music found generally in Greece, each region of Greece contains a distinct type of folk music that originated from the region due to their history, traditions and cultural influences.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Greek folk music.
- ↑ music of Greece
- ↑ European folk music
- ↓ Rebetiko
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Greek folk music?
Greek folk music is a music genre that emerged in Greece. It is usually classed as a form of music of Greece and European folk music.
Where and when did Greek folk music originate?
Greek folk music originated in Greece.