CRETAN WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL

An annual celebration of world music with a focus on musical diversity.

THE FESTIVAL

The only boutique world music festival held on the island of Crete.

The Cretan World Music Festival was founded in 2014 by Maria Manousaki and is now celebrating its 10th year. 

It  takes place in different locations on the idyllic island of Crete. Each evening holds an opening performance by extraordinary musicians performing music from around the world, and the local headliner. 

There is also art exhibitions and music seminars for all.

Up until now, the festival has been  attended by hundreds of international music fans from overseas and throughout Greece. The festival has solidified Crete and its music as an important strand in the world music scene.  

Renowned international artists are brought together with local traditional folk musicians in scenic outdoor venues overlooking the Aegean Sea and idealic mountains. Previous performers have included Haig Yazdjian ( Armenia) , David Lynch ( USA) , Human Touch, Mode Plagal,  Petros Klampanis, Guy Mintus ( Israel) , Ross Daly, Jaquinta Clusselas (Brazil) , Barbara Martinez (Venezuela) , Ariacne Trujilo (Cuba) Psaramdonis, O Kwarteto ( Spain) and many more.