Dancing on the Off Beat: Travels in Greece

The Greece of fun-loving waiters, sun-drenched beaches, the breaking of plates, and big fat weddings only scratches the surface of the real Greece. In this account of a woman traveling solo throughout the Greek mainland, Joan Carol Friedberg uncovers a glimpse into the tragic history of modern Greece as it is reflected in the music, and she provides a context for understanding Greece’s compelling and unique musical expressions.

In 1982, the author spent three months traveling in the Balkans...