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Tribute to Vamvakaris, Tsitsanis & Papaioanou Sunday 22th June 2025 @ The Hellenic Centre Book Now This special concert takes you on a journey through their iconic songs, highlighting the raw emotion, depth, and timeless beauty of their music. From Vamvakaris’ soulful bouzouki to Tsitsanis’ melodic innovations and Papaioannou’s heartfelt storytelling, the evening will celebrate… Continue reading Tribute to Vamvakaris, Tsitsanis & Papaioanou

Tribute to Stellakis Perpiniadis Friday 20th June 2025 @ Green Note Book Now Stellakis Perpiniadis ( 1899-1977) was one of the most important and distinctive singers of Rebetiko and early Laiko (popular) music in Greece. He became widely known for his smooth, melodic voice, clear pronunciation  and for the emotional depth he brought to his… Continue reading Tribute to Stellakis Perpiniadis

Greekscapes: The Rebetiko of Diaspora Sunday 15th June 2025 @ Green Note Book Now Rebetiko emerged in the early 20th century from the voices of refugees and the marginalized, blending Eastern musical traditions with Western influences. As Greeks sought new beginnings abroad, they brought with them the poignant sounds of the bouzouki, baglama, and guitar,… Continue reading Greekscapes: The Rebetiko of Diaspora

The sound of Istanbul-Rum Composers Thursday 12th June 2025 @ Green Note 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-Rum Composers

Tip the Waiter – Homecoming Sunday 8th June 2025 @ Green Note Book Now Tip the Waiter brings a captivating musical journey that spans across the rich cultural landscapes of Greece, Turkey, and beyond. Their repertoire weaves together a tapestry of melodies and rhythms from diverse regions, from the tranquil mountain villages nestled in the… Continue reading Tip the Waiter – Homecoming

The Music of Asia Minor: Violin Legends Semsis & Ogdontakis with Kyriakos Gouventas Collective Sunday 8th June 2025 @ The Jericho Book Now During the great population movement in the southern Balkans in the early 20th century, outstanding artists from Constantinople, Smyrna and the coasts of Asia Minor settled on the Greek islands and ports.… Continue reading The Music of Asia Minor: The Violin Legends Semsis & Ogdontakis (Oxford)

The Music of Asia Minor: Violin Legends Semsis & Ogdontakis with Kyriakos Gouventas Collective Saturday 7th June 2025 @ The Hellenic Centre Book Now During the great population movement in the southern Balkans in the early 20th century, outstanding artists from Constantinople, Smyrna and the coasts of Asia Minor settled on the Greek islands and… Continue reading The Music of Asia Minor: The Violin Legends Semsis & Ogdontakis (London)

UPROOT: Greek Refugee Songs from Asia Minor Thursday 3rd April 2025 @ Hellenic Centre Book Now The Kombos Collective presents the critically acclaimed Uproot, a powerful programme of Greek songs from Asia Minor as seen through the lens of the diaspora, described as “seismic and beautiful” (Liverpool Sound and Vision). In collaboration with rebetiko artist… Continue reading UPROOT: Greek Refugee Songs from Asia Minor

Tribute to Mitsakis Sunday 9th March 2025 @ Green Note Book Now Born in 1921 in Istanbul, Giorgos Mitsakis was a prolific composer of Greek folk music. He was drawn to music from an early age, initially playing on the harmonica the French tunes and operetta songs that would reach the streets of his neighbourhood… Continue reading Tribute to Mitsakis

Rebet Asker Greek Roots Series: Rural Folk Anthology Sunday 9th February 2025 @ The Green Note Book Now This project brings together rural folk music from many corners of Greece and the near surrounding areas of the Mediterranean Basin. Musical themes that we call ‘paradosiaká’ – traditional Greek folk music. We also bring in some… Continue reading Rebet Asker Greek Roots Series: Rural Folk Anthology