Kelly Kelekidou and Nikos Zoidakis continue their Australian tour following sold-out performances in Adelaide and Sydney, with upcoming concerts scheduled in Melbourne and Darwin later this month.
Tag: cretan music
Giannis Xylouris, renowned as Psarogiannis and a master of the Cretan laouto, passed away at 83, leaving a profound legacy in traditional Cretan music as a key member of the iconic Xylouris family.
A powerful new Cretan song titled “Angel on Earth” has been released by the Head…
Renowned Greek singer Manolis Lidakis has passed away at the age of 64. Found in an Airbnb in Annissaras, Hersonissos, his passing marks the end of a remarkable musical journey. Born in Heraklion, Crete, Lidakis rose to fame through his heartfelt performances in modern Greek and Cretan music. Over the decades, he collaborated with esteemed artists and left behind a lasting legacy in Greek music. His distinctive voice and passion for traditional and contemporary sounds will be deeply missed.
On 12 February 2025 a trio of young folk musicians hailing originally from the rugged…
On Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024, Apollonia Productions presents a spectacular one-night-only Greek music celebration at Greektown Square in Baltimore. The world-renowned Greek superstar Glykeria, joined by Cretan lyre virtuoso Nikos Zoidakis and the talented Charis Makris with The Ethnik Band Project, will deliver an unforgettable evening of traditional and contemporary Greek songs. As part of their 2024 North American Tour, the show promises to transport audiences to the heart of Greece with a lively mix of music, dancing, and the vibrant spirit of Greek culture.
Nikos Xylouris, Cretan nickname: Psaronikos, was a Greek singer, Cretan Lyra player and composer, who was and remains to this day among the most renowned and beloved Greek folk musicians of all time
Nikos Xylouris, Cretan nickname: Psaronikos, was a Greek singer, Cretan Lyra player and composer, who was and remains to this day among the most renowned and beloved Greek folk musicians of all time
A second-generation Greek-Canadian teenager played the lyra on the 15th of August in his home…
The legendary song “αγαπώ τη μητέρα μου” (I love my mother) by Cretan legend Nikos…
At the age of just 36, the lutenist Apostolis Fragiadakis died in Malevizi, Heraklion, Crete.…
Nikos Xylouris (Νίκος Ξυλούρης), nicknamed Psaronikos (Ψαρονίκος) was one of the most talented voices and composers…
Exclusive interview with Saxtom – Tom Giannakopoulos, the 22 year old saxophonist who performs alongside some of Greece’s music industry greats including Sakis Rouvas and Konstantinos Argyros and whose collaborations include global brands such as Adidas, Diesel and Swarovski. And this is just the beginning… Link in article to watch him live on Greek City Times.
Accomplished musician and singer, Michael Platyrrahos is sought after internationally for his performances on the lyra, viololyra, lyraki, lute and mandolin and has spent a lifetime dedicated to preserving and perpetuating the unique musical and cultural traditions of Crete.
Nikos Xylouris (Νίκος Ξυλούρης), nicknamed Psaronikos (Ψαρονίκος) was one of the most talented voices and composers…
Earlier this year Giorgos Xylouris and his sons Antonis and Nikos, joined forces with the Nederlands…
“Discover the other part of yourself” is the title of the new tourism video promoting…
Talented vocalist of jazz and Greek traditional music, Eirini Tornesaki blurs the lines between genres…
Nikos Xylouris (Νίκος Ξυλούρης), nicknamed Psaronikos (Ψαρονίκος) was one of the most talented voices and composers…
Tucked away in a corner of Sydney, a group of Australian born, second generation…
