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.
Their first major hit, blending Greek and Turkish vocals with the haunting sound of the lyra. Matthaios Tsahouridis Ft Apolas Lermi
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 frequently sing in both modern languages and
Tsahouridis has stated that their art aims to "abolish borders" and "open souls" by focusing on their common ancestry. The music video was filmed in the highlands
Multiple appearances on this popular Greek music show, bringing Black Sea sounds to a massive television audience.
Their collaboration is more than just a musical project; it is a cultural statement:
💡 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