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We Like the Old Stuff Better
Exhibit Greeks of Washington Exhibit Greeks of Washington

We Like the Old Stuff Better

They may not be Greek but, wherever live Greek music is played in Washington State, Hank Bradley and Cathie Whitesides will most likely be part of the group.

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From the Heart of Greece
Personal History Greeks of Washington Personal History Greeks of Washington

From the Heart of Greece

Tommy Rakus’ family came from Roumeli, tin carthia tis Elathas (the heart of Greece). And, he claims his passion for all things Greek originates not from the food, the dancing or the language but from his heart.

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From Smith to Asimakoupoulos
Kate Hagan Gallup Kate Hagan Gallup

From Smith to Asimakoupoulos

Where most Greek families with long names shortened or Anglicized them, Greg Asimakoupoulos’ family did just the opposite. With Greek and Norwegian parents his connections run deep with families in Seattle, Washington, and the northwest United States.

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