Anatoli - 15 years old

Fifteen years with Greek music. From Byzantine melodies and the musical traditions of Asia Minor to *rebetiko*—songs that embody a piece of Greek history and the essence of everyday human life. For this anniversary concert, we will immerse ourselves specifically in *rebetiko*: the music of harbor districts and urban tavernas, filled with stories of love, longing, joys, and hardships. These songs still carry the temperament and rhythms of the East and the Mediterranean. *Rebetiko*—inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity—is far more than just a musical style. It serves as a testament to the experiences of those living on the margins of society, speaking to themes of desire, freedom, displacement, and hope. More than a century after its emergence, it retains the power to resonate with new generations of listeners across the globe. Join us to celebrate fifteen years of Anatoli and enjoy an evening set to the rhythms of *rebetiko*.