21,00€
MICHALIS KOULOUMIS
DISPLACED DREAMS
Release date: 18.07.2025
Catalogue number: 2GN027
Format: CD / DIGITAL
FEATURED ARTISTS: Michalis Kouloumis
AND Makis Baklatzis , Christos Dalianis , Giannis Zarias , Sakis Karakostas , Manos Skalidakis , Fotis Siotas , Stefanos Sekeroglou , Vassilis Lemonias , Despina Spanou , Michalis Cholevas , Dine Doneff , Harris Lambrakis , Alexandros Papadimitrakis , Maria Ploumi , Stratis Psaradelis , Martha Mavroidi , Maria Melahrinou , Vaggelis Karipis , Ruven Ruppik
TRACKLIST
Displaced Dreams Part 01 (6:36)
Displaced Dreams Part 02 (7:43)
Agony (3:12)
Island of hope (5:03)
Dreaming (4:11)
On hostile ground (5:14)
Escape (2:59)
Farewell (4:24)
Redemption (5:27)
Total time: 44:51
Description
Michalis Kouloumis was born into a musical family in Cyprus, which instilled in him a profound sensitivity to music from an early age. Initially trained in European classical violin, his artistic pursuits naturally extended to the exploration of the rich musical traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean and beyond.
He pursued formal studies in Greek traditional music at the Philippos Nakas Conservatory in Athens, where he earned his diploma with distinction under the mentorship of violinist Yorgos Marinakis. In parallel with his musical education, he completed undergraduate studies in Physics at the University of Athens. In 2013, he obtained a Master of Arts in Violin Performance -with a specialization in Tak- sim in Ottoman Classical music- from CodArts, University for the Arts (Netherlands), where he distinguished himself as the first alumnus to be awarded the “10/10 Excellence in Performance” prize.
Kouloumis further enriched his musical development by participating in workshops led by esteemed artists such as Kudsi Ergüner, Ömer Erdoğdular, Ross Daly, Nedim Nalbantoğlu, Baki Kemancı, Harris Lambrakis, Efren Lo- pez, and Murat Aydemir.
As a performer, Michalis Kouloumis has collaborated with world-renowned artists, including Ross Daly, Jordi Savall, Kudsi Ergüner, Nana Mouskouri, Gabriel Yared, Sokratis Sinopoulos, Efren Lopez, Ghada Shbeir, Zohar Fresco, Hrachya Avanesyan, among many others.
He has appeared at some of the world’s most pres- tigious venues and festivals, including: Royal Albert Hall (London, UK), Concertgebouw (Brugge, BE), Union Chapel (London, UK), King’s Place (London, UK), Onassis Cultural Centre (Athens, GR), Palace of Arts (Budapest, HU), Katara Festival (Doha, QA), WOMAD (UK), Mawazine Festival (Rabat, MAR), Sharq Taronalari Festival (Samar- kand, UZB), Bimhuis (Amsterdam, NL), Muziekpublique (Brussels, BE), Festival Abbaye de Fontfroide (FR), Sydney Festival (AU), WOMEX Showcase (Las Palmas, ES). Between 2013 and 2023, Kouloumis was a faculty mem- ber at Codarts, University for the Arts where he taught courses on Ottoman Classical Music, Greek Traditional Music and Makam Improvisation.
His personal discography comprises of: SOIL (2014), EPHEMERA (2017), MUSIC FOR SHEPHERDS AND SUL- TANS (2023), DISPLACED DREAMS (2025), THE MUSIC OF CYPRUS (2025).
Beyond his musical career, Michalis Kouloumis is also a dedicated runner, actively competing in medium and long-distance races.
