Traditional instrument making and music

Name: Traditional instrument making and music
Start: 2026-10-19T13:30+01:00
End: 2026-10-19T15:00+01:00
Location: Traditional instrument making and music
Rating: 5

I build Cretan instruments by hand like cretan lyra, cretan laouto, bouzouki, mandolin, in my rooftop workshop in Heraklion.

Old craft, simple approach, no shortcuts. Just wood, tools, and years of learning from those who came before me.

If you come by, you’ll see the workshop as it really is. Wood, tools, instruments at different stages. I’ll show you what I’m working on, how it’s made and how it sounds. After that we can grab a drink on my rooftop and talk about anything you might wanna know more.

We meet at the park of Nikos Kazantzakis

We walk to my place, listening to stories about the origins of lyra and its variations and Cretan music, and how they have evolved through generations.

Have a drink in my rooftop

Listen to traditional lyra.

Watch the making of instruments step by step.

Explore the making of a Cretan lyra and discover the tools, materials, and parts behind its unique sound.

A Greek coffee & sweets, a capture of the moment & returning to our meeting point.

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Aggelos

I’m a luthier and musician from Crete. Trained alongside experienced instrument makers, I craft traditional Cretan instruments by hand and bring them to life through music. I enjoy sharing the stories, techniques, and traditions behind this unique craft.

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1 review

fotistelios

July 9, 2026, 12:15 pm

As a musician, I really enjoyed spending time with Aggelos. It was great to see how much care and craftsmanship goes into making traditional instruments, and you can tell he truly loves what he does. If you’re into music or just curious about Cretan culture, it’s definitely worth checking out

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