World in a Garden Tenterden

Sun August 30th 5-8pm.

Kalia Lyraki – Songs of Crete

with Miltos Boumis on laouto

Kalia Lyraki is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, weaving the rich musical traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean into a contemporary soundscape. Born into a family of olive farmers on the island of Crete, her music is rooted in the land, nature, and Greek folk traditions, while embracing the vibrant sonic landscape of London, her current home.

In this concert Kalia presents original and traditional songs from her Cretan heritage, on voice, thiaboli (Cretan recorder), nay (Middle Eastern reed flute) and lavta (Greek Turkish lute), accompanied by Miltos Boumis on laouto (Cretan lute) and voice.

Video link:

‘Pete Mou Poulia’, debut single, released January 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqG-Iep61uE&list=RDGqG-Iep61uE&start_radio=1

Audio Link:

‘Pete Mou Poulia’, debut single, released January 2026

https://ditto.fm/pete-mou-poulia

https://kalialyraki.bandcamp.com/track/pete-mou-poulia

There will also be some specially prepared Greek cuisine by our specialist caterers. Food will be available during the event and will need to be booked in advance.

Bring your own picnic chairs and mats. Toilets will be available to use.

Performances may be recorded for live streaming at a later date.

You are welcome to arrive early for a walk in some of the beautiful AONB countryside around us.

You will need to register and reserve your place before the event. There is limited capacity so please book early to avoid disappointment. Donations are most welcome and can be made after you have registered when we will send you a link.

Suggested donations – £ 10, £7 – food. Children under the age of 16 are free. Thank you.