Spyro has many music projects going on at any one time, including rebetiko duet Melos, Greek music band Mortes, Greek traditional music band Karpouzi Trio, Greek-Turkish Asia Minor group DC Café Aman, ethno-jazz group Trela, oud trio Tri-Oud, the Greek Nubian Collective, solo performances, co-performances (live art demo with musical accompaniment) with painter Lukman Ahmad, and new projects are always in development.
Melos – Rebetiko Duet
Rebetika, Smyrneika, and Athenian style music from 1920-1960s. Evocative of music of the Plaka and Monastiraki Square in Athens of the 1960s. Melos smooth sounds create nostalgia of a tavernaki in Plaka. Melos plays an authentic – carefully curated repertoire of songs known and beloved by Greek audiences and that are also appealing to non-Greek audiences. They play compositions from Tsitsantis to Asia Minor Songs/Smyrneika, and more. MELOS is a product of the Mediterranean Notes Music School, comprising Teacher Spyros Koliavasilis and his protégé, Nicholas Mitrione.
Listen to Melos
Mortes – Rebetiko and Traditional Greek Music Band
Mortes is an authentic Greek traditional music and rebetiko band with years of experience and the passion and talent to play all flavors and colors of Greek music. This authentic Greek music band has years of experience performing on stage, at weddings, and at large events.
Book Greek Music Band Mortes for your large dance, glendi, fundraiser, baptism, or wedding.
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Karpouzi Trio – Traditional Greek Music Trio
Karpouzi Trio plays music on traditional instruments from the Greek mainland and islands, and Asia Minor. The band loves to play for dance parties and community celebrations, and always, even in concerts, invites the audience out of their seats and onto the dance floor! Karpouzi Trio members are Spyros Koliavasilis (vocals, oud, laouto, kemane), Margaret Loomis (santouri), and Len Newman (laouto).
Trela – World Music Duet
Trela is a musical duo specializing in folk tunes and melodies from across the globe, with a particular focus on the enchanting sounds of the Mediterranean region. The captivating synergy between the accomplished guitarist and music teacher, Mark Sylvester, and the Master Oud player and music teacher, Spyros Koliavasilis, creates a spellbinding fusion of musicality, skill, and pure magic.
Listen to Trela here.
More about Trela on Facebook here.
DC Café Aman
DC Café Aman (updated) revives and celebrates the rich, cross-cultural soundscape of deeply expressive songs beloved across Greece, Turkey, and the Mediterranean. Featuring the velvet-toned vocals and entrancing oud and kemane improvisations of Spyros Koliavasilis, the rhythmic drive of Hakan Keleş on guitar, Nicholas Mitrione’s playful bouzouki and baglama, and the dynamic bass of Firat Bass Alpergrin, the ensemble brings to life the soul of a bygone era while creating a fresh, modern experience. DC Café Aman captures the spirit of pre-war Café Aman music cafes that once thrived in Asia Minor’s urban centers and takes audiences on a journey from the 1900s-1960s Café Aman halls to the present moment beckoning listeners to rise, dance, and share in this vibrant music connects cultures.
Listen to DC Cafe Aman here
DC Cafe Aman perfectly captures the cross cultural sounds of Greece, Turkey, and the Mediterranean. Their music is quite simply enthralling and enriching. This is an ensemble of consummate, master musicians; the vocals provided by Spyros Koliavasilis and Hakan Keles are transcendent. Truly an unforgettable, electric experience.
Mary Ann Brownloow
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
TRIOUD is an oud trio that plays plays Eastern classical music from the 17th century to the 21st century with a repertoire orchestrated for three ouds. TRIOUD is a product of the Mediterranean Notes Music School, comprised of Teacher Spyros Koliavasilis and his two oud students (who now join him on stage), Ian Powers and Nicholas Mitreone. Listen to TRIOUD
Solo Performances
Spyro gives solo performances on a variety of instruments, most often featuring the Cappadocian Lyre and oud.
Co-performance with painter Lukman Ahmad
Spyro and Kurdish painter Lukman Ahmad Lukman perform regularly at galleries and other venues giving audiences dazzling and stunning performances blending Lukman’s vivid colors and passionate paint strokes with Spyro’s soulful oud improvisations for an unforgettable experience. For details about Lukman Ahmad’s paintings, visit: Lukman Ahmad Paintings
Contact us via our Contact Page for bookings of co-performances of live painting demonstrations with musical accompaniment for your gallery event, private party, corporate event, or fundraising event.
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