Bust of Thanasis Skordalos in Spili

Bust of Thanasis Skordalos in Spili

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He was born and buried in Spili, and the town pays tribute to him on every possible occasion.

In the picturesque village of the Amari Municipality stands a bust of Thanasis Skordalos, renowned as a master lyre player and esteemed as one of the greatest lyre teachers.

The inscription on the bust reads: 

‘Thanasis Skordalos, Lyre Player, Teacher of Cretan Music’

Photo: Wkimedia Commons

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