Pyrovates means firewalkers in Greek. In the CD “Pyrovates” Michalis Michaleris combines contemporary and traditional music, introducing a balanced blend of sound.
The poems and lyrics are written by Giannis Kougioulis, Vasilis Vagenas and Anacreon, a lyric poet who lived in 5th century BC (translated into modern Greek by Kostas Martinides).
Maria Katelanaki, Margarita Ginosati and Gioula Silleli sing in “Pyrovates”
3 Covers of Greek traditional songs are also included. One of these, “Mikrokostandinos”is played during the Firewalking, a custom that takes place in North Greece since the old times.
The CD “Pyrovates” is distributed by “Melodiko Karavi” music productions:
Phone: +30210 322 63 43, e-mail: cosby@hol.gr
You may also visit the website pyrovates.gr
