Nassos Conqueso is a singer-songwriter, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist from Athens. He released his single Under the Endless Sky in January of 2017, and his debut album Love in Crisis, which included collaborations with singer-songwriters Lia Hide and Kleanthis Konstantinidis, in March of the same year. Until 2024, he released the two-track single A Moveable Feast, as well as the blues-rebetiko blended singles 9 + 7 = 8 and Σουρουκλεμές & Γιαβουκλού.

His latest release, Piraeus Blues: Moldy Figs, explores the crossroads between the deep traditions of rebetiko and the raw soul of acoustic blues by blending these two rich traditions into a contemporary and unique sound. Featuring three original compositions and a reimagined cover of a traditional rebetiko piece, this EP offers a fresh interpretation of Greece’s musical roots through the lens of fingerstyle guitar and slide techniques.

Recorded with a Martin 000-15 and a Dobro Model 36 “The Rose” Duolian Resophonic Guitar, Piraeus Blues: Moldy Figs marries earthy resonance with nuanced musical technique. The influence of Dimitris Mystakidis is evident throughout, as his work in reviving the “tsibití” guitar technique laid the groundwork for these compositions. At the same time, Georges Pilali’s pioneering approach to integrating slide resonator guitar into rebetiko serves as an important reference for the more adventurous soundscapes of this EP.

With Piraeus Blues: Moldy Figs, the lines between blues and rebetiko blur, creating a fusion that is both timeless and forward-looking—a bold take on two genres steeped in tradition but brimming with untapped potential.

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