Word, Memory and Rebetiko: Tzortzis & Archi Dia
Nicosiadom, 13 sept 2026 · 20:30 – 22:00
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With an extensive discography and a long-standing presence in the worlds of rebetiko , laïko and Greek folk music, Giorgos Tzortzis joins the Cypriot ensemble Archi Dia tou Rebetikou comprising Theodoros Polycarpou, Christos Psathas, Giorgos Paottos and Nikolas Tryphonos, for a concert celebrating the enduring legacy of rebetiko and laïko songs. The programme approaches rebetiko as a rich artistic tradition in which poetry, memory and lived experience converge. Centred on the expressive power of the human voice and the spoken word, it explores the poetic world and distinctive ethos of the genre, highlighting the narrative depth of its lyrics and the expressive qualities of performance—elements that have shaped its identity and sustained its lasting appeal. Unfolding as a musical journey through the evolution of rebetiko and laïko songs, the performance traces the continuity and transformation of this tradition. Through an intimate acoustic setting, the musicians reveal the genre’s many facets, from its earliest rebetiko roots to its later expressions in popular Greek music. Giorgos Tzortzis: vocals, baglamas Theodoros Polycarpou : vocals, tzouras Christos Psathas : vocals, guitar Giorgos Paottos : bouzouki Nikolas Tryphonos : double bass
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In an intimate acoustic setting, Giorgos Tzortzis joins the Cypriot ensemble Archi Dia tou Rebetikou for a concert that celebrates the enduring legacy of rebetiko and laïko songs. The programme approaches rebetiko as a rich artistic tradition where poetry, memory and lived experience converge, centring on the expressive power of the human voice and the spoken word. It explores the genre's poetic world and distinctive ethos, highlighting the narrative depth of its lyrics and the expressive qualities of performance.
The performance unfolds as a musical journey through the evolution of rebetiko and laïko songs, tracing the continuity and transformation of this tradition. From its earliest rebetiko roots to its later expressions in popular Greek music, the musicians reveal the genre's many facets. With Tzortzis on vocals and baglamas, alongside Theodoros Polycarpou, Christos Psathas, Giorgos Paottos and Nikolas Tryphonos, the evening offers a deep dive into the heart of Greek folk music.
⏱️ 1 h 30 min
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- The concert takes place at the University of Cyprus Cultural Centre, Axiothea Mansion, located at 8 Axiotheas Str. in Nicosia.
- For more information, contact the Michalis Pieris Cultural Center by phone at +357 22894531 or via email at [email protected].
- The event is categorized under Cultural and Music.
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Who is performing at the concert?
Giorgos Tzortzis performs with the Cypriot ensemble Archi Dia tou Rebetikou, comprising Theodoros Polycarpou, Christos Psathas, Giorgos Paottos and Nikolas Tryphonos.
What instruments are featured?
The musicians play baglamas, tzouras, guitar, bouzouki and double bass.
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