A Greek 78 rpm 78rpm George Katsaros Singing & Guitar on 12 in Victor "scroll"
$
121
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George Katsaros was one of the most widely respected Greek musical artists. Born in 1888 on the Greek island of Amorgos, Katsaros learned to sing and play guitar long before 1913, when arrived in New York with his guitar in one hand and a suitcase in the other. Within hours of his arrival, he was accompanying a Salvation Army street band and was invited to stay on. For more than 80 subsequent years, his strong voice and unique style were heard in Greek restaurants, as well as ballrooms, hotels, clubs, concert halls, and ships throughout the world.
By 1918, Katsaros had become so popular that RCA Victor Records signed him to a recording contract, and he became the first Greek singer/composer to record on a 78-rpm disc. Contracts with Columbia and Decca followed, and soon many of his compositions became favorites in Greece and diaspora Greek communities. His popularity increased because people related to his songs about immigrant life in unfamiliar surroundings and difficult times, the comfort of family and friends, and the joy of hopes fulfilled.
...and here is George on Victor Orthophonic V-58016
wih Guitar
"Tora Ta Perno-Zeibekiko" (I Take It Now)
&
" Pote Mavra, Pote Aspra-Zeibekiko" (Sometimes Black, Sometimes White)
I see a bit of groove use, nothing annoying...V+ to V++
opa!!!
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