Βλάτος – Vlatos | Kissamos | Chania | Crete | Greece
VILLAGE OF PEACE AND CULTURE – ΧΟΡΙΟ ΕΙΡΙΝΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΠΟΛΙΤΙΣΜΟΣ
A celebration of Cretan culture On Saturday, June 28, 2025, the village of Vlatos in Kissamos, Crete, is hosting a vibrant feast at the big church, and it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable celebration of Cretan culture! This event, nestled in the heart of a village known for its rich history and warm hospitality, […]
“Get ready for a guitar showdown! Three acoustic masters – Apostolis Leventopoulos, Giorgios Limakis, and Kostas Mitropoulos – are hitting the stage with a killer mix of famous riffs and hidden gems. It’s gonna be epic!”
“Introducing the Melos String Quartet, a fresh brainchild of the legendary violinist Maria Manousaki! They’re making their grand debut at Vlatos Jazz – expect pure musical fireworks!”
“Meet the Blues Jazz Trio – Greece’s jazz heavyweights Alexia Katsanevaki, Michael Evdemon, and Apostolis Leventopoulos! They’re bringing classic jazz vibes to an ancient setting. Timeless tunes, epic atmosphere!”
“Storming the Vlatos Jazz Stage – the Maria Manousaki Quartet! Fresh off her new album Behind Closed Doors, Maria’s bringing her signature melodies and vibes. Get ready for something totally unique!”
“Check this out – brothers Giannis and Stefanos Paterakis just launched the Cretan Jazz Trio! They’re serving up jazz like you’ve never heard, jamming on the ancient traditional instruments of Kissamos, Chania. Totally next-level!”
“Crete’s electric bass legend Lefteris Papadakis is joining forces with Clio Williemou and Andreas Partsiklidis for some timeless jazz magic! Say hello to the 3 Keys Trio, debuting at Vlatos Jazz – it’s gonna be unreal!”
“Ilias Zoutsos is shaking things up, blending the traditional Cretan Lyra with Spyros Loukos on piano. They’re reinventing the classics, live on the Vlatos Jazz stage – expect a total game-changer!”
Get ready for a musical blast at Vlatos Jazz 2025, where NYC’s accordion wizard Kate Dunphy takes the stage! With her soulful, genre-blending compositions—think jazz vibes, classical twists, and world rhythms—she’s joined by violin virtuoso Maria Manousaki, bass groove-master Lefteris Papadakis, and Colombian percussion powerhouse Cristhian Quimbay. It’s a high-energy, melody-packed fest you won’t want to miss!
“From Brussels journalist to blues maestro, England’s Paul Meller – a Vlatos Jazz legend – is back! He’s rounded up some pals to blow us away with his original tunes and killer classic covers!”
“Straight from New York, USA, saxophone wizard Duke Guilliaume lands in our epic Cretan mountains! He’s delivering the freshest jazz and soul vibes from across the pond – pure magic!”
“From New York City, meet Emily Holden – violinist, singer, composer, and producer extraordinaire! Starting with classical roots, her wild curiosity and diverse tastes have fueled a one-of-a-kind career. Now, she’s hitting Vlatos Jazz for the first time – get ready for something epic!”
“Straight out of Chania, TETRAIXO drops one of the slickest projects in years! Maria Manousaki’s leading the charge with Crete’s top talent – Michalis Loufardakis tearing it up on violin, Markos Renieris in the mix, and the unmatched Kyriakos Stavrianoudakis on lute. This crew’s pure fire!”
“Rebetiko’s the heartbeat of Cretan life, and Vlatos Jazz is bringing the best! Our top players, led by singer Giorgos Chachlakis, are here to hook you up with those soulful Rebetiko sounds – don’t miss it!”
The cultural society of Vlatos presents throughout the year a variety of events. Tickets for the events are available online with PayPal or for cold hard cash at the venue on the night of your choosing.
