Homeland

Apodimi’s second recording is a somewhat departure from their first. The reason for this being that when Peter Leman suggested we record with touring Irish legend Andy Irvine, we thought that Greek Folk music would suit a collaboration, rather than Rebetika. And what a thrill and honour it was to record with Andy. With that in mind, the band recorded various Greek folk songs and instrumentals, plus an Irish ballad, John Barlow, that Andy contributed (and which Andy has never re-recorded). Andy also played on several of the album tracks along with guest musicians, Rena Hatzilepou, Michael Melambiotis, George Lentzios, Mairead Hannan and Tony Tiganis. The cover art-work was by Anastasia Bekou. Sleeve notes by Kostas Karamarkos.