The richness and beauty of Greek folk music is celebrated on "Greek Legacy" by Sophia Bilides. Accompanied by some of the finest Greek musicians in the US, this powerful vocalist has recorded 12 of her favorite songs. The result is a wonderful collection encompassing a variety of styles: Cabaret songs from Asia Minor (Smyrneika), urban blues of Athenian tavernas (Rebetika), old songs of Constantinople (Politika), unaccompanied laments (Amanedes), lilting island melodies (Nissiotika), and dance songs of central Greece (Tsamika).

One fantastic alto! Any connoisseur of the full-bodied, full-throated female voice will be enchanted by this highly recommended album. (Sing Out!)

An album that fairly shouts the word 'quality'. Her superb voice is heard to excellent effect in this fascinating singing style that straddles the cultural divide between East and West. (Folk Roots)

She is masterful in her command of the vocal pyrotechnics involved. (Valley Advocate)

Sonically stunning...a fabulous introduction into the world of Greek music. (Dirty Linen)

This is one of the most wonderful, well thought out, clearly recorded folk music records I've ever heard. Period. (Pittsburgh Press)

Sophia Bilides and the excellent musicians on this disc have truly 'got it'... A strong, haunting voice with a lot of power, and a lot of heart. (KPFA)

For the first time in I can't tell you how many years, I put down the work I was doing and just listened to music. You'll want to break all the plates in the kitchen. If you can see through your tears. (Folkthings.com)

What could a second generation, New World born descendent of the old Diaspora possibly possess in the way of authentic Old World substance & exotic charm ? PLENTY! I have a sneaking suspicion that somewhere, both Roza and Rita are sitting around a table with the old Bilides Clan, looking down smiling and wildly applauding their collective Legacy, that is now embodied and best expressed in this brunette with a golden tone. (Rebetiko Row)