Music to break the silence
Μουσική για να σπάσει η σιωπή
Sessizliği Bozmak İçin Müzik
In a world that is often marked by suffering, war, and poverty, there is an unmistakable voice calling us to act. The music we experience together today is not just a melody – it is a cry, a declaration for those who must remain in silence while injustice rages around us. Let us stand together, loud and united against the wrongs that live in the shadows. Every note, every line of text is a step towards a better world. Together we can break the silence and open hearts: for democracy, freedom, empathy, understanding, and love.
The unique Greek-German band with Kurdish influence promises a concert experience of the highest caliber. Gefyra means "bridge" in Greek and masterfully connects the East with Europe. With their ten talented musicians, they present a diverse repertoire deeply rooted in Greek folk music, but also incorporating influences from the Balkans, Turkey, and Kurdistan.
The band Gefyra begins their summer tour this year in Cologne. On stage are ten musicians with Greek and Kurdish roots – companions who give the songs a different and shared perspective through the sounds of string and percussion instruments.
Kyriakos Gkouventas (violin) Mariastella Tzanoudaki (vocals), Özgur Murat (vocals, kaval), Deniz Köseoglu (saz), Giorgos Georgolopoulos (bouzouki, Dasho Kourti (accordion), Vasilis Ketentzoglou (classical guitar), Evi Kanelou(p percussion), Spiros Asonitis (guitar, vocals), Nikos Tsachtsiris (double bass)
The band is actively engaged against racism, any form of violence and discrimination