The Mule, the Mule
Recording information
Studio recording, 1975.
Domna Samiou taped the song in Mandamados, Lesvos, sung by Stratís Chiropaídis, in 1968 in the office of the community of Mandamados.
Stratís Chiropaídis sang good and was the soul of the village feasts. He wore the traditional folk costume until the end. He took off his breeches and fez when, very old, was transferred to Athens to be taken care of by his children.
Stratis Chiropaídis (1927)
Stavros Chiropedis (the father) and his wife Eleni are sitting holding their grandchildren. Standing in the center, Stratis and his two sisters, Elizabeth and Rodothea. Photo of 1927. Photo courtesy of St. Apostolellis.
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