«MEDITERRANEAN ROOTS»

 Festival @ The Park '25 

«MEDITERRANEAN ROOTS»

 Wednesday July 30, 2025 | 21:30 

Paros Park
Archilochos Theater

This summer, the magic of the Aegean comes alive like never before!

Get ready for the premier cultural highlight of the Cyclades as the Festival at the Park returns from June to September 2025, offering a season filled with unforgettable artistic experiences at the Paros Environmental and Cultural Park. Nestled within a protected natural wonder of immense geological and historical significance, the Park offers the perfect setting where natureΆs beauty meets artistic excellence. This yearΆs festival promises a rich, multidimensional program - featuring theater, dance, and music performances from acclaimed artists, creative groups, and cultural organizations from Greece and beyond. ItΆs an invitation to celebrate summer where culture and nature harmoniously unite to inspire and move.

"Riza" meet the Stéphane Tsapis Duo: The musical event titled "Mediterranean Roots" will take place on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 21:30, on the stage of the Theater of the Park Ai-Yannis Detis, bringing together two distinctive ensembles that explore the sounds of local and broader Balkan traditions through a modern lens and creative musical trends.

"Riza" (The Roots) arrive with melodies spanning two centuries-tunes and little big stories from the Greek islands to the shores of Asia Minor, from shepherds' pastures to urban salons-offering a reading of traditional music in its most fundamental form: the voice tells the story, the musicians accompany. Their unique sound, with its sparse orchestration and acoustic character, is shaped by Themistocles Karpodinis's voice, Kostis Zouliatis's piano, and Petros Lambridis's double bass, reflecting a wide range of sonic references-from ECM Records to Mediterranean jazz.

For over a decade, Stéphane Tsapis has explored his Greek roots through various creative projects and recordings. A passionate traveler, composer, and pianist, he builds bridges between his Mediterranean heritage and the multicultural Paris where he was raised, through original compositions and reinterpretations of traditional and folk songs. For this performance, he will appear in a special duo with double bassist Marc Buronfosse, his long-time collaborator and a familiar figure in Paros's music scene.

About the Paros Park

The Environmental and Cultural Park of Paros is a beacon of cultural innovation and sustainable tourism. Established in 2009 as a municipal initiative, the Park operates year-round, offering cultural, educational, and environmental programs that enrich the local community and visitors alike. Spanning 800 acres across the stunning Ai-Yannis Detis peninsula, the Park is a pioneering and innovative model of sustainable cultural development, aiming to elevate the Aegean's cultural and eco-tourism landscape. Every summer, it organizes the Festival at the Park, under the artistic direction of Themistocles Karpodinis.

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Contact:
Ai-Yiannis Detis, Naoussa,

Paros 84401, Greece

📞 +30 22840 53573

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