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.
Multiple appearances on this popular Greek music show, bringing Black Sea sounds to a massive television audience. Matthaios Tsahouridis Ft Apolas Lermi
💡 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 They frequently sing in both modern languages and
Their collaboration is more than just a musical project; it is a cultural statement: If you'd like to explore this further, More
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
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