The popular urban song, often mistakenly referred to as rebetiko, is the continuous qualitative evolution of the folk melodic heritage in the social journey from the rural community to the city, and in both internal and external migration.

It constantly grinds new elements that it encounters along the way. It expresses new conditions, needs, and pains. It gives birth to original work, as it is shaped by gifted creators. Dozens of renowned composers, lyricists, and performers! Hundreds of three-minute masterpieces. Who knows how many thousands of anonymous playful creators! Millions of listeners.

It is the most authentic mirror of our highly problematic society. The most beautiful resilience and expression of our people during the 20th century. That is why we are "filming" today the history of our folk music from the beginnings of the folk tradition.

[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]