They have performed together at various cultural festivals, including the Kadirga Festival in the Pontic Mountains of Turkey.
A deeply emotional performance often showcased in live television appearances, such as the Greek program Stin Igeia Mas . 🌍 Musical Philosophy & Style Matthaios Tsahouridis Ft Apolas Lermi
They frequently sing in both modern languages and the Pontic dialect , keeping the linguistic tradition of the Black Sea alive. They have performed together at various cultural festivals,
The collaboration between (Greek Pontic lyra virtuoso) and Apolas Lermi (Turkish Black Sea musician) represents a significant "bridge" across the Black Sea, uniting the shared Pontic heritage of Greece and Turkey through music. Their partnership centers on the Pontic lyra (kemençe) and the preservation of Romeika (Pontic Greek), a dialect still spoken in parts of modern Turkey. 🎵 Key Collaborative Works The collaboration between (Greek Pontic lyra virtuoso) and
💡 Their work is a premier example of ethnomusicology in action , using traditional folk instruments to foster cultural diplomacy between Greece and Turkey. If you'd like to explore this further, More details on the history of the Pontic lyra . A list of similar artists from the Black Sea region. Tin Patrida Mou Exasa - Apolas Lermi, Matthaios Tsahouridis
The Pontic lyra is the centerpiece. While Matthaios brings a PhD-level academic background in ethnomusicology to the instrument, Apolas represents the contemporary folk voice of the Black Sea region. 📺 Notable Live Appearances
