Matthaios — Tsahouridis Ft Apolas Lermi

Their collaboration is more than just a musical project; it is a cultural statement:

Multiple appearances on this popular Greek music show, bringing Black Sea sounds to a massive television audience.

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

Tsahouridis has stated that their art aims to "abolish borders" and "open souls" by focusing on their common ancestry. Their collaboration is more than just a musical

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

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 The music video was filmed in the highlands

Their first major hit, blending Greek and Turkish vocals with the haunting sound of the lyra.