Month: May 2026

The Sound of Istanbul Friday 12th June 2026 @ The Poetry Cafe Book Now Constantly evolving since the 13th century, the Turkish Makam has become one of the worlds’ great music traditions. With Istanbul as its centre, folk, religious and classical music forms of the city and nearby regions create an elaborate tapestry of sound… Continue reading The Sound of Istanbul​

Greek Roots Series: Ortakides – Sounds of Crete Sunday 14th June 2026 @ Green Note Book Now At this special gig we will be exploring a variety of Cretan music sounds. From seated folk songs* of the urban centers of the island, to traditional melodies and dance rhythms originated from the rural Cretan sea-side and… Continue reading Greek Roots Series: Ortakides – Sounds of Crete

Greek Roots Series: Bouzouko-Kitharo Sunday 10th May 2026 @ Green Note Book Now Bouzouko-kitharo (Bouzouki & Guitar): A band consisting of a bouzouki player and a guitarist where one or both of them sing. It is the most common band that you can come across in Greece and is able to cover the whole repertoire… Continue reading Greek Roots Series: Bouzouko-Kitharo