💡 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 the Pontic dialect , keeping the linguistic tradition of the Black Sea alive.
The duo has released several high-profile singles and music videos that highlight their shared roots: Matthaios Tsahouridis Ft Apolas Lermi
Their first major hit, blending Greek and Turkish vocals with the haunting sound of the lyra.
They have performed together at various cultural festivals, including the Kadirga Festival in the Pontic Mountains of Turkey. 💡 Their work is a premier example of
Multiple appearances on this popular Greek music show, bringing Black Sea sounds to a massive television audience.
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 . Tin Patrida Mou Exasa - Apolas Lermi, Matthaios
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