{"product_id":"rebetiko-9781906838515","title":"Rebetiko","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): David Prudhomme\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Selfmadehero\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Selfmadehero\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRebetiko \u003c\/i\u003erefers to the fusion of West and East, Greece and Asia Minor, in music. However, to General Metaxas, it is only a reminder of the Turkish influence on his country. The ruthless Greek dictator is determined to crack down on \u003ci\u003erebetis \u003c\/i\u003eand their way of life, creating strict censorship. A small group of friends--Rebetiko musicians--wind their way through the Athenian backstreets, \u003ci\u003eouzeris\u003c\/i\u003e, and market squares, dodging the police while settling disputes over hashish and women. With music at its heart, the narrative portrays a day in the life of the Rebetiko musicians in Athens in 1936. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Praise for \u003ci\u003eRebetiko: \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A convincing portrayal of the pressures and pleasures faced by artistic and political outsiders.\"\u003ci\u003e --Booklist \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Selfmadehero","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47574926885015,"sku":"9781906838515","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781906838515.webp?v=1774896711","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/rebetiko-9781906838515","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}