Category: Music

  • The traditional Cretan musical instruments

    The traditional Cretan musical instruments

    The traditional musical instruments hold a special place in the Cretan culture and the musical tradition of Crete. The roots of some of these musical instruments are lost in the depths of the centuries. In the archeological excavations of Knossos and Phaistos, in representations of sculptures, ceramics, seals and murals, musicians and dancers are depicted…

  • Traditional Cretan music

    Traditional Cretan music

    The Cretan music tradition is considered the most alive in Greece, because not only does it continue to evolve and incorporate creative contemporary musical elements, but at the same time it manages to express everyday life in a lively way.