Matthaios Tsahouridis Ft Apolas Lermi Guide

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

Tsahouridis has stated that their art aims to "abolish borders" and "open souls" by focusing on their common ancestry. Matthaios Tsahouridis Ft Apolas Lermi

A traditional song named after the mountain pass in the Pontus region of Turkey. The music video was filmed in the highlands of Trabzon and Tonya . The collaboration between (Greek Pontic lyra virtuoso) and

They have performed together at various cultural festivals, including the Kadirga Festival in the Pontic Mountains of Turkey. A traditional song named after the mountain pass

💡 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

Their first major hit, blending Greek and Turkish vocals with the haunting sound of the lyra.