Koyaman

The Greek band Koyaman transforms traditional sounds into an explosive mix of music full of groove, energy and imagination: it sounds hypnotic, danceable and surprisingly playful. With a passion for Eastern Mediterranean sounds and a love for psychedelic and electronic rhythms, they bring tradition and urban vibes together in GROUNDS.

Koyaman was founded by three musicians with a deep grounding in traditional music and a drive to experiment: Kostas Tsarouchis (oud, loops, electronics), Manolis Christodoulou (kanun, loops, electronics) and Yiannis Rizopoulos (drums, percussion, electronic pads). With oud and kanun at the forefront, they blend traditional melodies with breakbeats, dub and urban vibes – a fresh and danceable sound.

This year, they released their debut album Koyaman, a record that pushes the boundaries of the Eastern Mediterranean tradition with pulsating grooves and innovative electronic layering. Live, the trio is known for their energetic, humorous and compelling shows, in which improvisation plays an important role and the audience is inevitably drawn onto the dance floor. Since their formation, Koyaman has played at prominent venues and festivals in Greece, Istanbul, Cyprus and other countries in Europe, with highlights including performances at the Athens Concert Hall (Megaron), sold-out shows at Kyttaro Live Club and collaborations with artists such as Makis Tsikos and Jerome Kaluta. Now they are all set to bring their hypnotic grooves to GROUNDS!