In the setting of the panigyri (traditional festival), songs and dances are reborn and shared in the joy of celebration—in a spirit that connects memories and identities, shared emotions and reflections. Through the participation of all, music and dance become a collective experience.

The musical group Gyalí Kafené project seeks to unite times and places, transforming the past into the present… in a circular dance of musical colours and scents. Its members are acclaimed performers rooted in Greek tradition, blending elements of rebetiko with entechno (artful Greek song) and contemporary influences. Their work forms a creative musical dialogue between “us and the others,” distinguished by freshness, vitality and groove.

Gyalí Kafené project
Avgerini Gatsi – vocals, accordion
Panagiotis Vergos – santouri
Nikos Gyras – double bass
Manousos Klapakis – percussion
Giorgos Kotsinis – clarinet
Thomas Konstantinou – vocals, oud

With them:
Antonis Kyritsis and Konstantina Patsi – vocals
Manolis Kottoros – violin
Petros Mitsou – gaida and tsambouna

Musical direction: Giorgos Kotsinis

Gyalí Kafené was once the go-to hangout for musicians in Ioannina. Today, the Gyalí Kafené project becomes our new musical gathering place.