Misirlou Apr 2026

: Its distinctive "Eastern" sound comes from its foundation in the double harmonic minor scale (known in Arabic music as maqam Hijaz ), featuring a characteristic augmented second interval. History of Recordings :

: First recorded by Tetos Demetriades as a Greek rebetiko/tsifteteli track. Misirlou

: The melody originated in the early 20th century within the multi-ethnic environment of the Ottoman Empire, shared among Greek, Turkish, Arabic, and Jewish musicians. : Its distinctive "Eastern" sound comes from its