Adama – Cretan Roots & Soulful Togetherness

Eirini Derebei & Karolos Kouklakis – Traditional Cretan Songs, Mantinades & Village Heart

Return to pure Cretan essence as Adama (meaning “together” in Greek) reunites Eirini Derebei (vocals) and Karolos Kouklakis (instruments/vocals) for an evening of traditional Cretan music reimagined with warmth and authenticity in the candlelit intimacy of Vlatos Music Hall—the historic 150-year-old stone church in the peaceful mountain village of Vlatos, western Crete.Eirini Derebei, with her expressive voice rooted in Cretan song, and Karolos Kouklakis, master of traditional instruments and subtle arrangements, bring the island’s rich heritage to life. Expect beloved rizitika, tabachaniotika, mantinades, syrtos dances (Haniotikos, Lousakianos, Kalergianos), and heartfelt ballads—delivered acoustically with the raw emotion and communal spirit that define Cretan tradition.In the church’s legendary natural acoustics—no amplification needed—their voices and instruments resonate with crystalline clarity, evoking olive groves, mountain winds, and timeless island stories under Cretan starlight.

Date & Time: Sunday August 9, 2026 at 20:30
Venue: Vlatos Music Hall (historic stone church), Vlatos village, Kissamos, Chania, Crete
Tickets: General admission or VIP front-row season pass available at vlatos.gr/jazz
Limited seating – arrive early to secure the best spot in this magical acoustic space! Join us for a night of grooves, harmonic brilliance, and pure joy—right where the music feels most alive.

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Adama from the Vlatos Jazz Archives

Hear Adama in concert from three years ago, 2023

Adama – Eirini Derebei and Karolos Kouklakis – Vlatos Jazz Summer 2026