Crete has a prolific nightlife scene with tourists hosted at town-centre bars and clubs, waterside venues and local wine bars - stamkar/stamkar Recently celebrating 25 years of existence, this is one ...

In this case the tradition is Cretan: the mantinades, syrtoi and ritzika of an island proud of very distinctive musical style are usually played on lute and the lyra – an upright bowed string ...

Melbourne’s Pancretan Union marked the anniversary of Crete’s union with Greece with its annual dance, bringing together ...

At Berklee Global Jazz Institute, Greek musicians are leading a rediscovery of intercultural dialogue through music. At the forefront of these efforts is Cretan singer Eirini Tornesaki (also known by ...

The "Thyrathen" museum, for 10 years now, continues the journey to the culture and musical tradition of Crete and the entire Mediterranean. Hosting eight recognised artists of the lute, they weave its ...

Maria Manousaki stands as one of Greece’s most successful and versatile musicians , working to great acclaim and commercial success as a violin performer and band leader, Maria's musical style can be ...