Tags: Genre, Music Genre, Topical Concept.
Laïkó (Greek: λαϊκό τραγούδι pronounced [laiˈko traˈɣuði] song of the people; popular song pl: laïká [tragoudia]) is a Greek music genre composed in Greek language in accordance with the tradition of the Greek people. Also called folk song or urban folk music (Gr: αστική λαϊκή μουσική or λαϊκά τραγούδια laïká tragoudia) in its plural form is a Greek music genre which has taken many forms over the years. Laïkó followed after the commercialization of rebetiko music.