The lesser-known life of Markos Vamvakaris during his stay in Paros from 1956 to 1958.
A historical journey that reveals the challenges faced by the Patriarch of rebetiko both in his musical career and in his personal life. How did the influx of foreign influences affect rebetiko, and how was Greek music reshaped in light of these changes? In a transitional period not only for music but for Greek society as a whole, Markos was forced to devise ways to remain active on the musical scene. We learn about his tours around the Aegean islands aimed at visibility and reinvention, his triumphant reception in Syros, and the reasons that led him to settle in Paros with his family.
Research – curation: Nikolas Angelidis
Production: Lida Sidiropoulou