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Lovers of Rebetika - A brief history of Recording companies in Greece
During the period from 1920 to 1960, the Greek music industry underwent significant developments and transformations. Several recording companies played a crucial role in shaping the landscape of Greek music during that time. Here are some notable recording companies in Greece from 1920 to 1960
Odeon: Odeon was a major recording company in Greece during this period. It was originally a German company but established a branch in Greece in the early 20th century. Odeon recorded and distributed a wide range of music, including traditional Greek music, popular songs, and classical music. They worked with many prominent Greek artists and contributed to the popularization of Greek music.
Columbia: Columbia Records, an American record label, also had a presence in Greece during this period. They released Greek music recordings and worked with Greek artists. Columbia played a significant role in introducing Western popular music genres, such as jazz and swing, to Greek audiences.
His Master's Voice (HMV): HMV was another prominent record label that operated in Greece during this time. They recorded and distributed a variety of music genres, including Greek traditional music, popular songs, and classical music. HMV worked with both Greek and international artists and contributed to the dissemination of music throughout the country.
Athens Record Company (ATHCO): ATHCO was a Greek recording company established in 1932. They recorded and released a wide range of Greek music, including popular songs, folk music, and rebetiko. ATHCO played a significant role in promoting rebetiko, a popular urban folk music genre, during the 1930s and 1940s.
Pan-Vox: Pan-Vox was a Greek record label founded in the early 1950s. They recorded and distributed Greek popular music, traditional songs, and rebetiko. Pan-Vox played a crucial role in shaping the Greek music industry during the 1950s and 1960s, working with well-known Greek artists of the time.