This music and dance ensemble was founded in 2020 as a street band. Since 2021, it has been named Sourloulou and has evolved into a complete celebration experience! In Greek society, the word "sourloulou" used to describe a "silly" or "immoral" woman who wandered from place to place without answering to anyone. By reinterpreting this term and blending elements of rural tradition with contemporary musical forms, Sourloulou bursts forth as an urban parade, shaping post-festival soundscapes. The gaida and daouli take us to Thrace. The oud, req and darabouka transport us to the East and Asia Minor. The clarinet brings us to Central Greece and Thessaly. Through the clarinet, trumpet, and saxophone, the region of Macedonia is highlighted. The double bass leads us to the northern Balkans, and the laouto-guitar carries us to the islands. All together, they explode into a wild gypsy-style celebration!

Eleni Tsaligopoulou, one of the most beloved and enduring voices in Greek music, welcomes the summer with an exciting tour full of musical surprises, emotion, and rhythm! With a long and successful career filled with countless moments on stage, Eleni – with her unique energy, warmth, and deeply emotional interpretations – invites us on a special musical journey. The concert program combines her greatest hits with beloved folk and traditional songs, as well as Balkan sounds that have always been a source of inspiration for her. Melodies that cross borders and bridge cultures, creating a magical atmosphere full of passion and vitality. This summer, Eleni performs with a new group of talented musicians, bringing fresh arrangements and a renewed energy to her live shows:


Spyros Chatzikonstantinou - guitars / arrangements
Periklis Aliopis - trumpet
Nikos Kochilas - violin
Katerina Liaki - keyboards
Kostas Arsenis - bass
Vasilis Yaslakiotis - drums
Sound engineer: Takis Spyropoulos
Lighting design: Dimitris Laios

Every performance by Eleni Tsaligopoulou is a celebration – a vibrant experience where music becomes a living dialogue, songs are reborn, and the connection with the audience gains rare, genuine magic. Eleni takes the stage at the “10th Mediterranean Radio Festival of Sitia” and takes us on a journey through Greece and the rich spectrum of Greek song.