Various Artists - Aman Aman - Greek-Anatolian Laments (VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M)
Various Artists - Aman Aman - Greek-Anatolian Laments (VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M)
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Description
Description
Aman Aman - Greek-Anatolian Laments (Various Artists)
Artist: Various Artists Format: LP Release Date: 2/20/2026
Label: Mississippi Records
Vendor: Secretly Distribution-Bwscd
Distributor: AMPED
UPC: 617308007466
Genre: Folk
Release Date: 2/20/2026
Product ID: MPPI217.1
Description
Intensely expressive free-verse vocal laments over sliding violins, hammered santouri, guitar, and oud - the hybrid sounds of the Mediterranean in the early 20th century.
"Aman Aman" cry the singers on these recordings, their voices preserved on 78rpm discs cut between 1911-1935. The phrase roughly translates to "mercy," a call of despair, but also one of joy and admiration. On many of these sides, that full range of emotion is transmitted at once. Some of these artists are legends, others lost to time. Nearly half are female vocalists, a big part of the Cafe Aman tradition but not as well represented on contemporary releases. All were affected by conflicts leading up to the Asia Minor Catastrophe of 1923, and the forced migrations between Greece and Turkey before and since. Their work reflects these journeys - devastating poems about losing love and losing home, backed by some of the best musicians of the era. Deeply researched over several years, we hear the precise, sensitive, and overwhelmingly powerful vocals of artists like Antonis 'Dalgas' Diamantidis, Sofrouniou, and Stellakis Perpiniadis, alongside revelatory recordings by largely unknown musicians whose work is shared here for the first time. Carefully remastered and restored by Jordan McLeod at Osiris Studio, the LP includes detailed historical and discographical notes by Stavros Kourousis, and poetic lyric translations by Tony Klein. Pressed on highest quality vinyl at Smashed Plastic in Chicago and co-released with the great Olvido Records.
Tracks
Credits
1 Huseini Manes
2 Neva Manes
3 Sabah Manes
4 Tzivaeri Manes
5 Galata Manes
6 Ballos Ousak Manes
7 Prison Manes
8 Smirneikos Rast Manes
9 Hetzaz Manes
10 Tabahaniotikos Manes
11 Ousak Manes
12 Minore Manes
- Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
- Media Condition: Mint (M)
- Genre: WORLD
- Format Type: LP
- Released: 02/20/2026
Condition Ratings & Details
Condition Ratings & Details
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Condition Ratings
- MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
- Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
- Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
- Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
- Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
- Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.
Sleeve Details
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