Welcome! Kalos Orisate!
John and one of his klarina, Summer 2007.
Yiannis Pappayiorgas in Foustanella of Kandyla, Tripoleos, Arkadia.
My name is John Pappas; my original, Greek name is Yiannis (Ioannis) Pappayiorgas. This site contains information on Greek folk music, Greek dance, traditional Greek costume, and related Greek folklore. I will be adding and changing my Greek music and Greek dance information on a fairly regular basis, so feel free to drop in regularly to see what is new!
What's New - 3/23/2019
- Bamboo floyeres available for sale, made when you order. Details here...
- Added Iordanis Tsomides to my Favorite Musicians page...
- Updated the links page...
- Our shipping rates have changed. Details here...
- Purchase a handmade Greek shepherd's flute (floyera or tzamara), via the "For Sale" page!
- John's latest CD is here! "The Lost Recordings" is a collection of archival tracks from the 1960s and 1970s, featuring John and his various bands! Buy the CD here...
In Person!
- If you need a traditional Greek folk band for your Northern California event, consider T'Adelphia...
I have produced recordings of traditional folk music for many of the regional Greek folk dances, which you can order through this site. Right now we offer four CD volumes of music. You may also purchase dance descriptions for many of the Greek dances that I have learned and researched over the years. On occasion, I may also sell items from my folk instrument collection here on the site.
If you're planning a church festival, wedding, baptism, or party to be held in Northern California, our traditional Greek folk orchestra, T'Adelphia, is available to provide dance and listening music for your enjoyment. Our five-piece ensemble performs music from all regions of Greece, featuring the klarino (Greek clarinet), bouzouki, and violin.
The links at left will direct you to the appropriate pages. Thank you for visiting!
About the site design...
- Header Photo: Bouzouki by Kyriakos Lazaridis, once owned by Iordanis Tsomidis.
- Site Design: Kaliopi Pappas
- Ink Drawings: Paula Pappas
PLEASE NOTE: All content on this site is my intellectual property, unless otherwise specified. The words, photos, drawings, recordings, and more are NOT in the public domain, nor are they available to reproduce, distribute, or use in any way without my express permission. Be advised that the internet is NOT free pickings. Also be aware that even items that do not bear a copyright notice are still subject to copyright protection according to the United States Code.