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Minos Matsas – Rebetika II + Fado, Tango & Blues

Step into a soul-stirring night of music with Minos Matsas – Rebetika II + Fado, Tango & Blues: Songs of the World, a concert that transcends borders, languages, and eras. Following last year’s sold-out performance at the historic Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Greek composer Minos Matsas returns with a powerful new edition—a musical mosaic that blends rebetiko with global folk traditions, from the saudade of Portugal’s fado to the smoky passion of Argentine tango and the raw emotion of American blues.

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A Musical Tapestry Woven from Pain, Love, and Hope

This is not just a concert—it’s a journey into the heart of humanity. Minos Matsas creates a rich, genre-spanning evening with rebetika that speaks to the universal experiences of exile, injustice, poverty, heartbreak, loneliness, and yearning. From the underground haunts of 1930s Piraeus to the streets of Lisbon, the bordellos of Buenos Aires, and the deep South of the United States, each musical tradition echoes the same emotional truths.

The common thread? Authenticity. That rare quality in music that transcends culture, connects hearts and stays with you long after the last note fades.

Rebetika songs Meets Fado, Tango, and the Blues

Minos Matsas signs an evening-an ode to the world’s folk music traditions. From the underground haunts of Piraeus and Botaniko, to the slums of Lisbon and the alleys of Buenos Aires, to the blues harmonies of the American South, the performance is built on a common human experience.

The rebetika songs, born from the pain of uprooting and social injustice, meet the fado of Portugal, with its 40 years of dictatorship and Portuguese saudade. The blues of America, a cry of African-Americans against slavery, mingle with the Argentine tango, an immigrant music that became a global passion and art.

A Personal Legacy – Rebetiko in His Blood

On the stage of the Herodion, alongside Minos Matsas on piano, 15 great musicians and 5 top performers from Greece and abroad participate, offering a multi-layered, captivating musical result.

For Minos Matsas, this project is more than artistic—it’s personal. His grandfather who was also named Minos Matsas, was a legendary figure in Greek music history and head of the iconic Odeon-Parlophone label. He was among the first to believe in and record major rebetiko pioneers like Markos Vamvakaris, Vassilis Tsitsanis, and Giannis Papaioannou, giving voice to a genre that many once dismissed.

Now, his grandson reimagines that legacy. With creative arrangements, new musical layers, and a modern soundscape, Minos Matsas builds a powerful bridge between past and present all while respecting tradition and speaking to today’s soul.

A World-Class Cast on a Historic Stage

In the performance “Rembetika II + Fado & Tango & Blues – The songs of the world”, perform Kostas Triantafyllidis, Dimitra Moraiti, Lina Cardoso Rodrigues, Debora Russ and Eric B. Turner.

They are accompanied by the excellent musicians: Yannis Arvanitakis on trombone, Takis Vasileiou on percussion, Grigoris Vassilas on bouzouki and night strings, Nikolas Garoufalakis on piano and keyboards, Sofia Evklidou on cello, Paraskevas Kitsos on double bass, Nikos Mermigas on bouzouki and night strings, Areti Bartaki on guitar and vocals, Kostas Mylonas on drums, Yannis Papagiannoulis on percussion, Yannis Poulios on violin, Dinos Hadjiordanoe on accordion, Giorgos Hatzopoulos on guitar, Facundo Torres on bandoneon, Miguel Martins on Portuguese guitar and Daniele Bronzini on acoustic guitar. On the piano is the composer himself.

🎟 Ticket Info & Prices

Ticket Categories:

• VVIP: €110
• VIP: €80
• Ζώνες Α έως Ζ: From 30€ to 70€
• Accessible Tickets & Companions: €25 (available only via phone)

Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Concert

This is more than a performance—it’s a cultural and emotional event. Minos Matsas – Rebetika II + Fado, Tango & Blues is a living tribute to the power of music to unite, move, and transform.

👉 If you love rebetiko, world music, or emotionally honest storytelling through sound—this night under the stars is for you.

🎟 Κλείσε το εισιτήριό σου εγκαίρως – και ετοιμάσου να ταξιδέψεις!

📅 Odeon of Herodes Atticus – One magical night. One global voice.

Music unites. Truth resonates. Minos Matsas delivers both.