modern laika
what it is
Modern Laika is a popular music genre in Greece. It is a mix of Greek national folk music with arabesque/oriental elements and makes heavy use of bouzouki and drums. It is closely related to the Greek skyladika sub-genre and the Bulgarian chalga.
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What is modern laika?
Modern Laika is a popular music genre in Greece. It is a mix of Greek national folk music with arabesque/oriental elements and makes heavy use of bouzouki and drums. It is closely related to the Greek skyladika sub-genre and the Bulgarian chalga.
What are good modern laika albums to start with?
Try P.O.P. by Marina Satti, Ela Ela by Lena Zevgara, Megales Epitihies by Thanos Petrelis, and Thelo Na Synantithoume by Fay Roumpini.
Who are some women making modern laika?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/modern-laika/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making modern laika, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20