Thessaloniki – Yannena with Two Canvas Shoes
Goran Bregović · 1997
42 min · 10 tracks · folk rock · hard rock
A vibrant blend of Balkan folk rhythms and contemporary rock influences that evoke a sense of joyous nostalgia.
Thessaloniki – Yannena with Two Canvas Shoes is an album by Goran Bregović, released in 1997. A vibrant blend of Balkan folk rhythms and contemporary rock influences that evoke a sense of joyous nostalgia. 'Thessaloniki – Yannena with Two Canvas Shoes' stands out for its commercial success across Europe, particularly in France, where Bregović had cultivated a strong following. The album's unique sound helped popularize Balkan folk music beyond its regional roots and influenced a wave of world music artists seeking to incorporate diverse cultural elements into their works. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Thessaloniki – Yannena with Two Canvas Shoes sound like?
A vibrant blend of Balkan folk rhythms and contemporary rock influences that evoke a sense of joyous nostalgia. Rooted in folk rock and hard rock.
What makes Thessaloniki – Yannena with Two Canvas Shoes by Goran Bregović notable?
'Thessaloniki – Yannena with Two Canvas Shoes' stands out for its commercial success across Europe, particularly in France, where Bregović had cultivated a strong following. The album's unique sound helped popularize Balkan folk music beyond its regional roots and influenced a wave of world music artists seeking to incorporate diverse cultural elements into their works. In 1997, Goran Bregović released 'Thessaloniki – Yannena with Two Canvas Shoes' as his first major work after gaining international recognition through the soundtrack for Emir Kusturica's film 'Underground.' This album marked a significant step in Bregović's career as he continued to explore the fusion of traditional Balkan music with modern genres, solidifying his role as a cultural ambassador for the region.
How many songs are on Thessaloniki – Yannena with Two Canvas Shoes?
Thessaloniki – Yannena with Two Canvas Shoes has 10 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Σου άξιζε μια καλύτερη αγκαλιά 3:35
- 2 Κι αν σε θέλω 4:55
- 3 Με λένε Πόπη Standout 4:07
- 4 Ένα τραγούδι για την Ελένη F. 3:28
- 5 Νύχτα 3:45
- 6 Το τραγούδι της βροχής Standout 5:27
- 7 Της αγάπης σου το ρίσκο 4:07
- 8 Κέρνα μας Standout 4:13
- 9 Πού να ’σαι τώρα, Άννα 6:38
- 10 Μαρτύρα τα 2:38
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