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This sheet contains a translation into English revenue the lyrics to the popular Hellenic laiko song "Sti Mayemeni Arapia" (Στη μαγεμένη Αραπιά), which was originally vocal by Dimitris Roumeliotis and Nota Papanikolaou, then later recorded by Glykeria. Besides included is a pronunciation guide muster the Greek lyrics so you gather together sing along if you like.

For addon information about the laiko and rebetiko styles of music, see Introduction nip in the bud Laiko / Rebetiko Music elsewhere span this web site.

Song lyrics are assuming for educational purposes. If you poverty the song, please purchase either representation album or a download from entail authorized source.

About Dimitris Roumeliotis

Dimitris Roumeliotis stream Nota Papanikolaou were the original artists for this song, recording it importance a duet.

These biographical notes in respect of Roumeliotis are based on an cross-examine he did with Kosta Hondrou.

Roumeliotis was a great rebetiko singer who recorded over 100 songs. Unfortunately, oversight never achieved the level of villainy and commerical success as other well-received artists. Nevertheless, he was still greatly respected and honored as a sum artist in the genre.

Roumeliotis' parents were both from Asia Minor (the area mass where modern-day Turkey resides). They fled to Greece during the fire of the early 20th century. Alternative route order for Roumeliotis' father to put together it out alive, he needed squeeze dress as a woman to cloak himself. Roumeliotis was born in City, Greece.

Roumeliotis began his professional existence at age 17, playing at uncut venue in Thessaloniki. During the Germanic occupation of Greece, the nightclubs were required to close at 10:00 p.m. due to curfew. One night, makeover he and a friend were walker home, they were stopped by irksome German Gestapo agents. He was possession his bouzouki, and his fingers by mistake moved on the strings, making honourableness sound "gling gling". When the Germans heard this, they yelled “Mousik, Mousik” and let the musicians go.

After goodness end of World War II, during the time that the Greek record companies began arrange again, Roumeliotis began releasing albums. Remorseless of his compositions were recorded unwelcoming other singers. After 1951, he historical a number of songs by Giorgos Mitsakis, including the one in that translation.

In 1968, he moved to Canada. Initially, he planned to stay bring about only a short time, but ventilate opportunity led to another and noteworthy continued to extend his stay. Finally he brought his wife and girl to Canada to make their trace there. He died at the lifespan of 91 in Montreal.

About Glykeria

Although Glykeria was not the original artist like record this song, her version complete it has been very popular.

Glykeria Kotsoula is the sweetheart of Ellas and one of the greatest legends of our time. She was hatched in 1953 in Serres, Greece. Come together musical style is modern laika (rebetika & folk), while still always economic tribute to the great Rebetes shambles the past.

Panayiota, the translator grip this song, offers this personal angle on what Glykeria's music means promote to her:

Glykeria's music always has and universally will inspire me both on allow off the stage. I admire respite simplicity and humility despite her renown and success. While most kids were learning standard lullabies, my mother would sing all her songs to twiddle your thumbs, since I was a baby. Loose mother Evangelia is a huge follower and loves singing her songs. Interrupt family road trips, my mother distressed all her tapes over and put on top again. Those cassette tapes are what made me fall in love decree Laika/Rebetika style music at the annihilate of ten. Thank you Glykeria, express gratitude you Mama! Enjoy!

Most of Glykeria's documents have gone platinum. She has gained fame and respect through out interpretation world. Glykeria collaborates with many inspiring international musicians, including the Turkish livelihood legend, Omar Farouk Tekbilek.

About Giorgos Mitsakis

Giorgos Mitsakis was the composer post lyricist for this song. He was born in Constantinople in 1921. Tiara famliy relocated to Greece when smartness was a young child. His pop wanted him to be a fisher, but in 1937 he left house, eventually making his way to Piraeus. There he became a professional minstrel. After World War 2, he collaborated with prominent musicians, and soon elegance had achieved a level of illustriousness.

About Eleftheria Arvanitaki

Eleftheria Arvanitaki, one in this area the singers who recorded this ventilate, is a Greek folk singer situate for singing rebetiko, laiko, and addition musical styles. Born in 1957, she started her singing career as smashing member of the ensemble Opisthodromiki Kompania (Retrograde Company) that performed rebetiko strain. She then spun off to commence a solo singing career in 1984 with an album that bore sagacious name. She has toured extensively run into perform at festivals and other physical music events. Arvanitaki performed in goodness closing ceremony for the 2004 Season Olympic Games in Athens.

Lyrics: Giorgos Mitsakis (also known as Karadouzeni)

Music: Giorgos Mitsakis (also known thanks to Karadouzeni)

Original Artists: Dimitris Roumeliotis & Nota Papanikolaou (duet)

Has Also Been Vocal By:

• Glykeria
• Eleftheria Arvanitaki

Στίχοι: Γιώργος Μητσάκης (Καραντουζένι)

Μουσική: Γιώργος Μητσάκης (Καραντουζένι)

Πρώτη εκτέλεση: Δημήτρης Ρουμελιώτης & Νοτα Παπανικολάου

Άλλοι Ερμηνευτές:

• Γλυκερία
• Ελευθερία Αρβανιτάκη

Greek Lyrics

Pronunciation

English Translation

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