Matthaios Tsahouridis Ft Apolas Lermi Apr 2026

They frequently sing in both modern languages and the Pontic dialect , keeping the linguistic tradition of the Black Sea alive.

They have performed together at various cultural festivals, including the Kadirga Festival in the Pontic Mountains of Turkey. 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

The collaboration between (Greek Pontic lyra virtuoso) and Apolas Lermi (Turkish Black Sea musician) represents a significant "bridge" across the Black Sea, uniting the shared Pontic heritage of Greece and Turkey through music. Their partnership centers on the Pontic lyra (kemençe) and the preservation of Romeika (Pontic Greek), a dialect still spoken in parts of modern Turkey. 🎵 Key Collaborative Works