In this new episode of the Discover Crete Podcast, Nikos Manioudakis takes us on a journey into the world of Cretan music, where the lyra meets improvisation, emotion, and constant evolution. 

With him, the entire musical universe of the island unfolds: lyra, lute (laouto), violin, guitar, the Sitia-style daouli (drum), askomandoura (bagpipe), and even the bass.

"The lyra doesn’t fit into boxes — every sound comes straight from your soul," he says.

The conversation sheds light on the challenges of the profession, the connection between music and dance, and the deep emotion of the Cretans in the diaspora, who continue to dance to the tunes of their homeland.

Hit play and... listen to Crete come alive!