Tsahouridis has stated that their art aims to "abolish borders" and "open souls" by focusing on their common ancestry.
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
Their first major hit, blending Greek and Turkish vocals with the haunting sound of the lyra. Tsahouridis has stated that their art aims to
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 The collaboration between (Greek Pontic lyra virtuoso) and
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
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 .
Multiple appearances on this popular Greek music show, bringing Black Sea sounds to a massive television audience.