Markos Vamvakaris Exhibition — Attraction in Municipality of Syros and Ermoupoli

Yes it was March and only just opening for the year but.... I don't believe people are that interested in Markos's old watch or passport! - WE WANT TO HEAR THE MUSIC! - and there was absolutely none! A background of one of his many recordings playing should be the minimum. Examples of early and late recordings through headphones would be good. More about rebetiko, the instruments, the sound of them, the evolution of rebetiko and an example of a modern group playing? There is so much audio that could be done and IT COULD BE GREAT - especially if a keen rebetiko player became involved with...

GoogleMaps Open Hours listing is INCORRECT if you’re going to Ano Syros and have any interest in music, I highly recommend a quick stop. Unique, very small but also very interesting as we didn’t know anything about Markos or this type of Greek music before visiting. Definitely worth the €2 especially since the young lady played some of Markos’s music while we viewed the pictures and other personal items. Be sure to ask about hearing the music if it is not...

Museum dedicated to Markos Vamvakaris, the Master of Rebetiko music, born and raised in Syros, If you by any chance bump into his autobiography in English, dont miss the chance to read it! It will be one of the best reads ever! Check the review by New York Times and the Guardian for more info!! Markos was indeed one of the most interesting and fascinating characters to come out of 20th...