“Σούστα Ηρακλιωτικη” (Sousta Heraklion) – Δ. Καπόκης, Κ. Βουράκης (1921)

Give a listen to this astonishing duet by Greek musicians D. Kapokis and K. Vourakis, about whom I’ve been able to find out very little. Kapokis plays a λύρα – a bowed lyre – while Vourakis plays the λαούτο – a long-necked lute.

The Σούστα (Sousta) is a greek folk dance performed at weddings. The title of this Sousta is Heraklion – a city in Crete.

Recorded in New York City circa 1921.
Released as Panhellenion 8027.

Credits
λαούτο (Laouto) – Κ. Βουράκης (K. Vourakis)
λύρα (Cretan Lyre) – Δ. Καπόκης (D. Kapokis)