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kleenex
03-17-2018, 12:46 AM
These are screen shots from a Greek t.v. show that features folk music from different regions. The first group is from Tripolis, Arcadia Greece the second from Kalamata, Messinia. Curious if they can be distinguished. Pardon for the faulty images but these are screen shots.

Arcadians: 7344473445734457344673447

Messinians:7344873449734507345173452 73453

Kouros
03-17-2018, 01:11 AM
All look similar to me

kleenex
03-17-2018, 01:20 AM
All look similar to me

I'm curious if you notice an increased Caucasus element in the Arcadian group which may be a reflection of the elevated and isolated (mountainous) ancient Neolithic influence and less recent; Italo (Venetian), Frank, Albanian or even Slavic influence.

Coolguy1
03-17-2018, 01:22 AM
I think all of the Peloponnese is the same, except for Mani and southeast Lakonia

kleenex
03-17-2018, 01:27 AM
I think all of the Peloponnese is the same, except for Mani and southeast Lakonia

You're probably right but I was just curious if anyone noticed any distinction since I have roots in both regions.