Periklis Kanaris – Naftodia
\nAndros International Festival
\nSaturday, August 2, 2025, 9:00 PM<\/p>\n
Composer and performer Pericles Kanaris has been recognized as one of the most important ambassadors of Greek music in the Diaspora. Not coincidentally, the International New York Times recognised in his music a \u201cGreek identity with a global sounds.\u201d Through his multifaceted work (recordings, concerts, productions) in Europe and America, he uniquely bridges the Greek sound and language with international musical trends, developing a distinctive \u201cdialogue\u201d between great poets such as Constantine P. Cavafy, Manos Eleftheriou, and T. S. Eliot, and acclaimed artists of the global music scene.<\/p>\n
In the summer of 2025, Pericles Kanaris will present a new series of songs titled Naftodia. Following his album \u201cAoratos\u201d, which features poetry by the great Greek poet Manos Eleftheriou, the composer and performer collaborates with contemporary poets and lyricists. It is a tribute to Greek seafaring, based on new poems set to music by the composer \u2014 including texts by important Greek poets as well as experiential lyrics from people belonging to the Greek nautical \u201cfamily.\u201d<\/p>\n
Coming from families with a strong maritime tradition and having been part of the Greek diaspora for most of his life, the creator is especially inspired by the relationship between seafaring and Greek diaspora. From ancient times to the modern era, Greek shipping expertise enabled Greeks to use the sea as a bridge to new opportunities, fostering a worldwide diaspora rooted in maritime tradition \u2014 far beyond the borders of the homeland. This played a decisive role in shaping both Greek identity and Hellenism overall.<\/p>\n
The presentation of Naftodia in Andros holds special emotional significance for the composer, as his mother\u2019s entire family hails from the island, and he himself has a deep personal connection to it, visiting regularly without fail.<\/p>\n
Periklis Kanaris will be joined by exceptional soloists with influences from the entire spectrum of the Greek and international music scene. Of particular significance is the participation of internationally renowned harmonica and accordion soloist, Gary Schreiner. The brilliant New York-based musician will be the guest star of the evening, and his presence is a generous offering from the Andros Society of USA, which, in this unique way, is making its debut in the island’s cultural events as a Diaspora organization. The concert is also held with the kind support of exploreandros.gr and Golden Star Ferries.<\/p>\n
The program will also feature beloved songs written on the same theme by renowned Greek composers, performed with Periklis Kanaris\u2019s orchestral vision.<\/p>\n
Participants:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Erriketi Katsani: voice
\n\u2022 Krystallia Gaitanou: viola
\n\u2022 George Kostopoulos: double bass
\n\u2022 Giwrgos Skarpelos: bouzouki, laouto, mandolin, guitar
\n\u2022 Dimitris Karpouzas: sound<\/p>\n
Admission:
\nGeneral admission: EUR 15
\nDiscounted admission (students, unemployed, people with disabilities): EUR 12<\/p>\n