Matthaios Tsahouridis Ft Apolas Lermi ✦ No Ads

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

💡 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 Matthaios Tsahouridis Ft Apolas Lermi

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 Their first major hit, blending Greek and Turkish

Multiple appearances on this popular Greek music show, bringing Black Sea sounds to a massive television audience. A list of similar artists from the Black Sea region

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 .

They have performed together at various cultural festivals, including the Kadirga Festival in the Pontic Mountains of Turkey.

The duo has released several high-profile singles and music videos that highlight their shared roots: