{"product_id":"9781906838515","title":"Rebetiko","description":"\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\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eRebetiko: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A convincing portrayal of the pressures and pleasures faced by artistic and political outsiders.”\u003ci\u003e —Booklist \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SelfMadeHero","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47047704576240,"sku":"9781906838515","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781906838515_p0.jpg?v=1763617917","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781906838515","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}