The following is a translation that I have made from a chapter in Elias Petropoulos’ ‘Rebétika Songs: A Folkloric Study’, … More
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The Rise & Fall of Athens’ Columbia Records Factory
Today I visited the old Columbia Records factory in the Athens suburb of Rizoupoli [Ριζούπολη]. The first of its kind … More
Misogynist Comedy on Record – Clem Dawe’s “The Woman Hater”
Known professionally as “Clem Dawe”, Clement Edward White (ca. 1905 – 1955) was part of the English theatrical White family. … More
Aboriginal Choral Music on Record (1965 – 2018)
1950s/60s Singing Walkabout, Ernabella Aboriginal Choir. EMI, 1966. (12″ LP). Hermannsburg Choir on Tour, Hermannsburg Choir. Davan, 1967. (12″ LP). In Need of … More
Edith Clifford (1891 – c. 1950s)
It’s always great to receive correspondence or comments on posts I’ve made here on Amnesiac Archive. I was recently contacted … More
Hōhepa Porourangi – Forgotten Māori Singer
The name Hōhepa Porourangi has little resonance today. Compared to popular Māori singers like Ana Hato and Deane Waretini, Porourangi … More
Edith Clifford and the “nice boy”
Dubbed “the lady with the naughty eyes”, American comedienne Edith Clifford toured Australia in late 1927 with her piano accompanist … More
“Sheik of Araby” – Near and Middle East In Popular Song
More info, images and tracks to be added soon. All scans by Michael Alexandratos.
“Oriental” Iconography
More images and info to be added soon. All scans by Michael Alexandratos.
