Pavlos Melas from Kourelou Band was featured today on the show “Take Your Time” with Prokopis Agelopoulos, discussing the band’s upcoming tours in Gothenburg on October 5 and 7, 2024, and Frankfurt on October 6, 2024.
Kourelou Band takes audiences on an inspired journey through the musical landscapes of Greece and the Balkans.
Pavlos Melas shared insights on the band’s goals, challenges, and future plans.
Kourelou has gained success abroad, performing beloved Greek traditional music, and was selected by the BBC as one of three distinguished acts on the UK ethnic scene. They also participated in the Womad Festival, one of the UK’s most important world music festivals, earning rave reviews and strong album sales.
Pavlos Melas is a Greek musician, composer, and producer based in London. His work has appeared on major international media, including BBC Radio, and his compositions have been featured in film and television. He has extensively studied Byzantine music and has taught Greek music to hundreds of children internationally.