Stelios Petrakis, Bijan Chemirani - Kismet

The meeting of Stelios Petrakis, a young master of the «lyra», the Greek spike-fiddle, and the talented percussionist Bijan Chemirani, heir of the famous Iranian lineage that has made the «zarb» popular in the Western world. With the participation of such prestigious musicians as Ross Daly, Harris Lambrakis and Henri Tournier etc, Stelios Petrakis and Bijan Chemirani make us discover the subtle links between Balkan and Middle-East music, Greek and Iranian rhythms. Traditional themes, original pieces and very personal interpretations invite us to an initiatory trip spanning several cultures within the brotherhood of music.

TITLES:

1. Gorgona…..(12:18)
music: Stelios Petrakis, lyrics: Yannis Petrakis
[voice: Giorgis Xylouris]

2. Goftegou…..(3:13)
Improvisation: Haris Lambrakis – Henri Tournier

3. Matta Zeybegi…..(4:45)
music: Bijan Chemirani,
lyrics: Yannis Petrakis
[voice: Maria Simoglou]

4. Efhi………….(4:42)
music: St. Petrakis – B. Chemirani,
lyrics: Y. Petrakis
[voice: Maria Simoglou]

5. Kavo Sideros……….(7:01)
music: St.Petrakis,
lyrics: Yannis & Nikos Petrakis
[voice: Giorgos Xylouris]

6. Ta poulia……….(6:49)
music: Bijan Chemirani, lyrics: Maria Thoidou
[voice: Maria Simoglou]

7. Syrtos…………..(5:24)
music: Stelios Petrakis
lyrics: Mitsos Stavrakakis, Yannis Petrakis
[voice: Giorgos Xylouris]

8. Jurjuna……………(6:16)
music: Stelios Petrakis

9. Yazdah Pol…….......(5:00)
music : Bijan Chemirani

10. Reng e Petras…….(6:54)
music Stelios Petrakis – Bijan Chemirani