Her professional career as a singer started while still a student, when she sang for the very successful and until today highly respected daily program of the Greek National Radio 3 «Lillipoupoli» under the direction of the famous composer Manos Hadjidakis.
After that she interpreted «entechno» («artful») Greek songs, collaborating with well-known Greek composers and also covered contemporary opera and music. Later she focused on medieval, renaissance and barock music. In the early nineties she started experimenting with different vocal technics in free improvisation. Parallel to that she started a collaboration with a number of Thessaloniki-based musicians, who at that occasion founded the group «Primavera en Salonico», with which she recorded - and later performed - “Primavera en Salonico”-Sephardic Folk Songs from Salonica-, “Songs from the Mediterranean” , the “Virgin Maries of the World” and “Terra Nostra” (all released by LYRA/Musurgia Graeca, the second also in the USA by Sounds True under the name “Mediterranea” and the last one also by ECM).
Savina Yannatou has also composed her own music and songs (a.o. “Rosa das Rosas” and “Dreams of the mermaid” both released by Musurgia Graeca), as well as music for theater ( the latest being for Medea, performed in 1997 by the National Greek Theatre), video art and dance theater. All together she has brought out and/or participated in over 20 LPs and CDs.
Her professional career as a singer since 1979 and as a composer-singer-vocalist since 1986 has been covering a variety of musical kinds in performances, festivals, theater and TV production, recordings etc.
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Having built her reputation as a singer of Baroque, renaissance, and early music, Savina Yannatou has increasingly veered toward avant-garde jazz and improvisational music. Accompanied by her band, Primavera en Salonico, which she formed in 1993, Yannatou continues to demonstrate her mastery of Mediterranean music. Her repertoire includes songs from Sardinia, Corsica, Israel, Turkey, Italy, Cyprus, Albania, Spain, Africa, South American, the Caribbean, and her homeland in Greece. RootsWorld described her as "a singer of astonishing range, superb vocal control, and consummate musical scholarship," while www.cityofwomen-a.si claimed that "like a tightrope walker, she elegantly dances on the rope connecting the modal music of the Orient with equivalent music from the West, medieval song and Mediterranean polyphonies." Having established her reputation in classical music, Yannatou began to expand her horizons in 1993 when she formed Primavera en Salonico. The group -- which focuses on a mix of European classical, Byzantine, traditional Greek, and Near Eastern music -- creates a world music sound with a combination of Western instruments (guitar, violin and double bass) and Eastern instruments, including toumbeleki, bendir, tambourine, daoul, kanonaki, nay, and tamboura. A year after coming together, Yannatou and Primavera en Salonico recorded an album of Sephardic folk songs of the Balkan region. The album was followed by two additional group recordings -- Songs From the Mediterranean and Virgin Maries of the World. Yannatou has also recorded as a soloist, releasing Spring in Salonica in 1994, Traditional Lullabies in 1998, and Rosa Das Rosas in 2000. ~ Having built her reputation as a singer of Baroque, renaissance, and early music, Savina Yannatou has increasingly veered toward avant-garde jazz and improvisational music. Accompanied by her band, Primavera en Salonico, which she formed in 1993, Yannatou continues to demonstrate her mastery of Mediterranean music. Her repertoire includes songs from Sardinia, Corsica, Israel, Turkey, Italy, Cyprus, Albania, Spain, Africa, South American, the Caribbean, and her homeland in Greece. RootsWorld described her as "a singer of astonishing range, superb vocal control, and consummate musical scholarship," while www.cityofwomen-a.si claimed that "like a tightrope walker, she elegantly dances on the rope connecting the modal music of the Orient with equivalent music from the West, medieval song and Mediterranean polyphonies." Having established her reputation in classical music, Yannatou began to expand her horizons in 1993 when she formed Primavera en Salonico. The group -- which focuses on a mix of European classical, Byzantine, traditional Greek, and Near Eastern music -- creates a world music sound with a combination of Western instruments (guitar, violin and double bass) and Eastern instruments, including toumbeleki, bendir, tambourine, daoul, kanonaki, nay, and tamboura. A year after coming together, Yannatou and Primavera en Salonico recorded an album of Sephardic folk songs of the Balkan region. The album was followed by two additional group recordings -- Songs From the Mediterranean and Virgin Maries of the World. Yannatou has also recorded as a soloist, releasing Spring in Salonica in 1994, Traditional Lullabies in 1998, and Rosa Das Rosas in 2000. ~ Craig Harris
El Sueño de la Hija del Rey
Savina Yannatou Lyrics
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Lo que se había apostado ganaremos fronteras que habíamos perdido y jugando venceremos
A cualquier enemigos voy a demostrar que soy la salvación y con mi pueblo llegaremos hasta la perfección
Mi hermana y yo somos lo mejor de lo mejor y algún día venceremos incluso a nuestro dios
Pero aqui lo que gobernaba era el dinero por eso me escondia del mundo en videojuegos junto con mi hermana eramos los mejores en cada partida nos declaraba los ganadores
Apenas dormíamos solo pasábamos jugando el mundo virtual eramos lo putos amos
Hasta aquel día en que me llego un email en que nos restaba a una simple partida de ajedrez no lo rechaze supuse que sería sencillo
Pero me demmore varias horas en ganarle al tipo me ofrecio la oportunidad de poder escapar
Junto con mi hermana podríamos ir a otro lugar caímos de cielo llegamos lugar de lo más extraño donde todos los conflictos se resolverán jugando
Somo la salvación de un pueblo desmoronando vinimos a recuperar lo que se había apostado ganaremos fronteras que habíamos perdido
Y jugando venceremos a cualquier enemigo voy a demostrar que somos la salvación y con mi pueblo llegaremos hasta perfección
Mi hermana y yo somos lo mejor de mejor y algún día venceremos incluso a nuestro dios
Las reglas son sencillas no existen los delitos lo resolvemos apostando si es que tienes un conflicto
Desde mi punto de visto es un paraíso en entrenado demasiado y hoy todos seran vencidos
Al poco tiempo me convierto en el rey y demuestro que el inteligente es quien tiene el poder
La fase uno de mi plan por fin esta completa y mi siguiente meta es adueña me de todo el planeta
Pero no es por avaricia es por un bien mayor quiero ser el mejor para enfrentarme a dios
Primero lo primero recuperar lo que era nuestro y usaremos todos lo recursos con lo que contemos
Inteligencia valor y efuerzo son la clave para que cualquier problema se vuelva insignificante conseguim9s aliados y ganamos nuestra tierras
Seguiremos luchando y yo podre cumplir mi meta somo la salvación de un pueblo desmoronando vinimos a recuperar lo que se había apostado
Ganaremos fronteras que habíamos perdido y jugando venceremos a cualquier enemigo
Voy a desmotrar que somos la salvación y con mi pueblo llegaremos hasta la perfección
Mi hermana y yo somos lo mejor de lo mejor y algún día venceremos incluso a nuestro dios
Puedes fanfaronear lo que quieras no me importa ni siquiera con tus trampas conseguirá la victoria puedes usar magia yo tengo mi cerebro de todos modos se que vas a salir perdiendo
Bendito el día en que vine a este lugar en donde pude desmotrar cual era mi potencial soy capaz de apostar hasta mi propia alegría
Por que llegue a la conclusión de que si no juego no hay vida
The lyrics of Savina Yannatou's song "El Sueño de la Hija del Rey" tell the story of a person who feels discontent with the world around them, where justice is not respected and money seems to be the only ruler. They find solace and purpose in video games, where they and their sister are the best players. However, everything changes when they are challenged to a game of chess and win. The challenger offers them the opportunity to escape to a new world, where conflicts are resolved through games and betting. The singer becomes the ruler of this new world and decides to use their skills and intelligence to become the best, not out of greed but to be able to eventually face the very god that their people worship.
The lyrics are empowering and carry a message of hope and determination. The singer refuses to accept the injustices of the real world and finds a way to create a new one where they can be in charge of their destiny. They also make it clear that games and intelligence are not something to be scoffed at but can be used to create a better world. The lyrics are also a nod to the idea that life is a game, and you need to play it to the best of your abilities.
Line by Line Meaning
Somos la salvación de un pueblo desmoronando vinimos a recuperar
We are the salvation of a nation in collapse, and we came to restore it
Lo que se había apostado ganaremos fronteras que habíamos perdido y jugando venceremos
We will win what has been pledged, regain lost borders, and triumph through games
A cualquier enemigos voy a demostrar que soy la salvación y con mi pueblo llegaremos hasta la perfección
I will demonstrate to any enemy that I am the salvation, and together with my people we will achieve perfection
Mi hermana y yo somos lo mejor de lo mejor y algún día venceremos incluso a nuestro dios
My sister and I are the best of the best, and someday we will even defeat our god
El mundo real me parecía una mierda se comenctian delitos de una gran sentencias
The real world seemed like crap, where crimes led to long sentences
Pero aqui lo que gobernaba era el dinero por eso me escondia del mundo en videojuegos junto con mi hermana eramos los mejores en cada partida nos declaraba los ganadores
Here, money ruled, so I hid from the world in video games with my sister, where we were the best and declared ourselves winners in every game
Apenas dormíamos solo pasábamos jugando el mundo virtual eramos lo putos amos
We barely slept, spending all our time playing in the virtual world, where we were the bosses
Hasta aquel día en que me llego un email en que nos restaba a una simple partida de ajedrez no lo rechaze supuse que sería sencillo Pero me demmore varias horas en ganarle al tipo me ofrecio la oportunidad de poder escapar Junto con mi hermana podríamos ir a otro lugar caímos de cielo llegamos lugar de lo más extraño donde todos los conflictos se resolverán jugando
Until the day I received an email challenging us to a game of chess, which I didn't refuse, thinking it would be easy. But it took me several hours to beat the opponent, who then offered us a chance to escape. My sister and I could go to another place, where we suddenly appeared, and it was the strangest place where all conflicts were resolved through games
Las reglas son sencillas no existen los delitos lo resolvemos apostando si es que tienes un conflicto
The rules were simple, there were no crimes, and we resolved conflicts by making bets
Desde mi punto de visto es un paraíso en entrenado demasiado y hoy todos seran vencidos
From my point of view, it's a paradise where I've trained too much, and today, everyone will be defeated
Al poco tiempo me convierto en el rey y demuestro que el inteligente es quien tiene el poder
Soon, I became the king and demonstrated that the intelligent have power
La fase uno de mi plan por fin esta completa y mi siguiente meta es adueña me de todo el planeta Pero no es por avaricia es por un bien mayor quiero ser el mejor para enfrentarme a dios Primero lo primero recuperar lo que era nuestro y usaremos todos lo recursos con lo que contemos
Phase one of my plan is finally complete, and my next goal is to own the entire planet. But it's not for greed; it's for a greater good. I want to be the best to face God. First things first, we'll recover what was ours and use all the resources we have
Inteligencia valor y efuerzo son la clave para que cualquier problema se vuelva insignificante conseguim9s aliados y ganamos nuestra tierras
Intelligence, courage, and effort are the key to making any problem insignificant. We got allies and won our lands
Seguiremos luchando y yo podre cumplir mi meta somo la salvación de un pueblo desmoronando vinimos a recuperar lo que se había apostado Ganaremos fronteras que habíamos perdido y jugando venceremos a cualquier enemigo Voy a desmotrar que somos la salvación y con mi pueblo llegaremos hasta la perfección Mi hermana y yo somos lo mejor de lo mejor y algún día venceremos incluso a nuestro dios
We will keep fighting, and I will achieve my goal. We are the salvation of a nation in collapse, and we came to restore it. We will win what has been pledged, regain lost borders, and triumph through games. I will demonstrate to any enemy that we are the salvation, and together with my people, we will achieve perfection. My sister and I are the best of the best, and someday we will even defeat our god
Puedes fanfaronear lo que quieras no me importa ni siquiera con tus trampas conseguirá la victoria puedes usar magia yo tengo mi cerebro de todos modos se que vas a salir perdiendo
You can brag all you want; I don't care. Even with your tricks, you won't win. You can use magic, but I have my brain. Either way, I know you will lose
Bendito el día en que vine a este lugar en donde pude desmotrar cual era mi potencial soy capaz de apostar hasta mi propia alegría Por que llegue a la conclusión de que si no juego no hay vida
Blessed is the day I came to this place, where I could demonstrate my potential. I am willing to bet even my own happiness because I reached the conclusion that without playing, there is no life
Contributed by Scarlett D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hebermonaco3032
Elegantemente sublime, Estéticamente perfecto.
@aggelikiperaki38
Εκπληκτικό!
@user-cp1nu4zl7s
Балканите!
Balkans!
@Elyesa2020
Şarkıdaki ses gibi zarifsin, o kadar ki karşısında ne yaparsam yapayım duramıyorum. Hele ki şu gece, kalbimde ameliyat yaptın resmen, ben hissiz birisi değilim! Hıh..
İstemsizce kendimi suçladım, her ne kadar kendimi haklı görsemde..Off bilmiyorum, hasretimden yanaklarıma sıcak damlacıklar inerken hediyelerini de okudum, dinledim. Çok biyendim Hayatım.
Immm detaylı teşekkürümü yarın gece yapacağım, iyi ki varsın canımın içi, iyi ki manolyamsın, iyi ki benim sevdiceğimsin💜🌸🕊🤍
@rb4413
Can anyone tell me how/where can I buy this CD (Primavera en Salonico, with Savina Giannatou)? Thanks