Βλαδ Χαραλαμπίδης - Ορφανά Μωρά Σαν Στράτας Το Ψωμί Τη Ξενητιά

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Review by Ігор Кушнірчук

Album Review: Ορφανά Μωρά Σαν Στράτας Το Ψωμί Τη Ξενητιά by Βλαδ Χαραλαμπίδης If you’re into Greek folk music with a side of raw emotion, this 1975 gem from Βλαδ Χαραλαμπίδης is worth a spin. Released under the Vasipap label and directed by Β. Παπαδόπουλος, this album feels like stepping into a smoky taverna where life’s struggles are sung loud and clear. The genre? Folk, World, & Country—but more specifically, it's Laïkó through and through. And man, does it hit hard. Let me start with Το Ψωμί Τη Ξενητιά. This track sticks in your head for days—not just because of its catchy melody but also because of how real it feels. Written by Νίκου Χαραλαμπίδη (who clearly knows his way around heartbreak), the lyrics talk about longing and homesickness in a way that makes you wanna call your mom or book a ticket back home. Βλαδ’s vocals have this raspy, lived-in quality that pulls you right into the story he’s telling. It’s not polished; it’s human—and that’s what makes it unforgettable. Then there’s Ορφανά Μωρά Σαν Στράτας, which hits different. There’s something haunting about the imagery in the lyrics—orphans as lost soldiers, wandering without direction. You can almost picture the dusty streets and tired faces while listening to it. The arrangement is simple yet powerful, letting the words do most of the heavy lifting. By the time the chorus kicks in, you realize why people still talk about this song decades later. It’s one of those tracks that stays with you long after the needle lifts off the record. What strikes me most about this album is how unapologetically authentic it feels. There’s no glitz here, no attempt to chase trends. Just honest storytelling backed by melodies that feel like they’ve been around forever. Listening to it now, I’m reminded of how timeless good music can be—even if it comes from a specific moment in history. Here’s the kicker though: albums like this make me wonder why we don’t hear more Laïkó on playlists these days. Maybe it’s too raw for modern tastes, or maybe folks just haven’t discovered it yet. Either way, give this one a shot—it might surprise you how much it resonates. Plus, who doesn’t love an excuse to dig out their old turntable?

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Artist: Βλαδ Χαραλαμπίδης
Album: Ορφανά Μωρά Σαν Στράτας Το Ψωμί Τη Ξενητιά

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Download

Filename: .zip
  • MP3 size: 15 mb
  • FLAC size: 82.4 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Το Ψωμί Τη Ξενητιά
Ορφανά Μωρά Σαν Στράτας

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Catalog Numbers

VAS 112

Labels

Vasipap

Listen online

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single
  • Stereo

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)Vasipap
Manufactured ByColumbia Gramophone Company Greece Ltd.

Credits

RoleCredit
Directed ByΒ. Παπαδόπουλος
SongwriterΝίκου Χαραλαμπίδη
VocalsΒλαδ. Χαραλαμπίδης

Notes

  • ℗ 1975 VASIPAP
  • Made in Greece.

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Label & Runout Stamped): VAS 243
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Label & Runout Stamped): VAS 244
  • Rights Society (Rights Owner): Ν. Χ.
  • Other (Side A License Number): 29624/4146/75
  • Other (Side B License Number): 28626/4147/75

About Βλαδ Χαραλαμπίδης

Name Vars

  • B. Χαραλαμπίδης
  • V. Charalambdis
  • Vlad. Charalambidis
  • Β. Χαραλαμπίδη
  • Β. Χαραλαμπίδης
  • Βλ. Χαρ/δης
  • Βλ. Χαραλαμπίδης
  • Βλαδ. Χαραλαμπίδη
  • Βλαδ. Χαραλαμπίδης

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Back in 1975, Greek artist Βλαδ Χαραλαμπίδης released an album called *Ορφανά Μωρά Σαν Στράτας Το Ψωμί Τη Ξενητιά*. It’s a Laïkó gem, a genre deeply tied to Greek folk traditions. The album was released under the label Vasipap and featured just two tracks, including the hauntingly beautiful *Το Ψωμί Τη Ξενητιά*. Fun fact—while Βλαδ sang his heart out, the lyrics were penned by the legendary songwriter Νίκου Χαραλαμπίδη. And guess what? The whole thing was directed by Β. Παπαδόπουλος, adding his own magic to the mix. This record feels like a time capsule of raw emotion and cultural storytelling from Greece.