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Two extraordinary Greek songs interpreted by Sotiria Bellou.
Δυο πορτες εχει η ζωη
Μην κλαις - Σωτηρία Μπέλλου
Some friends came round for a meal the other day. Afterwards we played a few of our favourite rebetika songs. The first song I chose; the second one (more entechno-laiko than rebetiko), our friend requested.
Both deeply sad songs, in terms of their lyrics, but stoic and defiant - at the same time fatalistic and bravely accepting of suffering, poverty and the human condition generally.
Inappropriate songs, perhaps, for a happy and jolly birthday celebration, but that's the Greek spirit!
Life may have two doors - everything may seem to be one big lie - you can curse and lament the harshness of life - but don't cry!
In spite of himself, his chosen song reduced our guest to tears. Spontaneous, irrepressible empathy.
In spite of himself, his chosen song reduced our guest to tears. Spontaneous, irrepressible empathy.
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