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Cyprus Mail9 Jul 2026

The zurna and davul of Cyprus in rare authentic wedding ritual

The zurna and davul of Cyprus in rare authentic wedding ritual

The first part of the 29th Cultural Festival of the University of Cyprus comes to a close on July 14 with a special musical performance by two individuals considered to be among the last living musicians who know and perform the old Cypriot repertoire for zurna and davul as it was played before being altered by influences from Turkish music after 1974.

The performance The Zurna and Davul of Cyprus at Axiothea Mansion is presented by the Cyprus Music Archive and its founder Dr Nicoletta...

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