The Greek South African violinist Maria Manousaki is an international artiste, active in the Jazz and World Music scene.
Living and performing in New York City, Maria has released her debut album “Sole Voyage” .
with the musicians :
Shai Maestro on piano, Petros Klampanis on double bass, John Hadfield on drums & guests Tamer Pinarbassi on Kanun, Mavrothi Kontanis on oud.
The album presents her own original music and the excitingly unusual combinations of Cretan melodies woven into a tapestry of jazz with polyrhythmic percussion. This music appeals to all ethnicities and ages: a true reflection of World Music.
It has elicited standing ovations at every live performance.
Maria has appeared in many festivals and prestigious events around the world, performing in sought-after venues such as: Perth Concert Hall in Australia
New York Lincoln Centre Frank Sinatra School of The Arts in New York MoMA Museum of Modern Arts, Dubai International Film Festival in 2005 & 2006
Madinat Theatre in Dubai UAE Closing ceremony for the Mediterranean Olympic Games in Pescara Italy Megaro Mousikis, Stegi Gramaton & Texnon, Badmington Τheatre & Zappio Megaro in Greece Vamos Jazz Festival Hania Greece Tinos Jazz festival Greece
Maria is also the founder of the Cretan World Music Festival which was initiated in Alikianos Hania Crete in July 2014.
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