Kelly Thoma and Chrysanthi Gkika present a repertoire of contemporary modal compositions played on kemençe and lyra, a 3-stringed, pear-shaped type of fiddle. Their repertoire is influenced by various musical traditions from around the world, with an emphasis on both improvisation and the creative use of ancient sounds.

Kelly Thoma studied lyra with Ross Daly in Crete from 1995 and three years later she took part in concert tours with his ensemble Labyrinth. This allowed her to develop a unique sound and personal style on the lyra, as well as a creative approach to traditional music.

Chrysanthi Gkika was introduced to Greek traditional music and folk dances from an early age. In 2014, she began her studies in Music, Science and Art at the University of Macedonia. She specialised in playing the lyra, Greek traditional music and music from the eastern Mediterranean region. Since then, Chrysanthi has collaborated with renowned musicians and ensembles from Greece and abroad.

Musicians:

Kelly Thoma: lyra
Chrysanthi Gkika: kemence