AnnabouboulaCountry of origin:U.S. (though music is heavily Greek-influenced) Type of music:World Music: traditional Greek/Pop Status:Most recent album, Immortal Water (2010) See also:Annabouboula's site Comparisons:Belly-dance music (though updated) Covers/own material:80% covers & trad./20% own General comments:Funky belly music with great vocals. Lively fun world pop. Lead singer has a strong voice just made for this kind of singing. I did find, though, that one disc of it was enough for me. (Neile) Recommended first album:In the Baths of Constantinople. (Neile) Recordings:
In the Baths of ConstantinopleRelease info:1990—Shanachie Records—SH 64022 Availability:U.S.A. Ecto priority:Recommended for world music fans Group members:Anna Paidoussi—vocals Produced by:Chris Lawrence and George Sempepos Comments:This album is great fun. Lively. (Neile) Greek FireRelease info:1992—Shanachie Records Ecto priority:Recommended for those who loved the first album and want more. (Neile) Comments:More of the same fun music. (Neile) Further info:The soundtrack for the film Smoke includes one track from Greek Fire. Also, an unreleased track of the band was included in a compilation CD of Balkan music for the humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders. Thanks to Marisa Woods for work on this entry.
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