Willow (Itia) - A Greek folk dance piece Performed by 1001 Nights Orchestra

Willow (tree) or Itia in Greek is a pan-Hellenic folk dance originating in Epirus. The dance is a form called tsamikos. The original song has lyrics. This is an instrumental version of this song. The original lyrics translate as: "Willow tree, the fragrance of your blossoms intoxicate me. Tall willow in the creek, I swear my love to you. Oh my willow, bend lower and let me pluck a blossom." Band: 1001 Nights Orchestra Musicians on this recording: Anne Alexander: tapan/davul Kamran Hooshmand: guitar Ken Maranian: clarinet Don Weeda: accordion Recorded at the Art Institute of Austin Winter/Spring 2015/2016 Recording engineer: Zach Braswell Mastering: Peter Johnson Videography and editing: J Brian Griffith Produced by Kamran Hooshmand for 1001 Nights Orchestra Copyright 2016 - Kamooli Productions

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