Matthaios Tsahouridis Ft Apolas Lermi May 2026

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. Matthaios Tsahouridis Ft Apolas Lermi

Their first major hit, blending Greek and Turkish vocals with the haunting sound of the lyra. A traditional song named after the mountain pass

Multiple appearances on this popular Greek music show, bringing Black Sea sounds to a massive television audience. Their first major hit, blending Greek and Turkish

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

Tsahouridis has stated that their art aims to "abolish borders" and "open souls" by focusing on their common ancestry.