Anyone lucky enough to be acquainted with the music of The Dubliners will be aware of the fact that there's a song in the repertoire entitled 'Salonika.' It's a jovial tune that unveils a socio-historical event of far-reaching proportions. The first verse sets the stage for an inquiry that exceeds the scope of this article but I'll do my best to convey the richness and audacity of the song. The first verse— My husband's in Salonika; I wonder if he's dead. I wonder if he knows he's got a kid with a foxy head —forges a connection between Ireland and Greece, evokes the tragedy of WWI , touches upon the economic realities of the previous century, and hints at the sexual politics of our (great?) grandmothers.

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