Martha Mavroidi is a lutist and singer from Greece. She plays folk lutes (lafta and saz) performing music from Greece and the Balkans. She has participated in various world and contemporary music projects in Europe and the United States of America. She has also composed music for films, dance and theater.
She launched her music career as a recording artist in 2010 with the release of her critically acclaimed debut album “The Garden of Rila”. With her new trio she takes her music a step forward, drawing from her experience in folk music those elements that can be reworked in a contemporary music project.
In 2012 Martha Mavroidi showcased at WOMEX with an unconventional trio (bass, drums, folk lutes and voice) that brought together Balkan music and improvisation. The band performed in numerous venues and festivals in Greece, Cyprus and Turkey. In 2012 they released their album Portaki.
Trio line up: Giorgos Ventouris on double bass, Kostas Anastasiadis on percussion and Martha Mavroidi on electric lafta, saz, voice.
Discography
* The Garden of Rila (2010)
* Portaki (2012)
* Agiorgitiko (Violins Productions)
* Thread and Neddle
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
