The soulful sounds of Greece filled the Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL on Friday, 10 October, as Areti Ketime took centre stage for an unforgettable evening of music as part of the Zeibekiko Festival Australia.
Backed by her renowned violinist Dimitris Stefopoulos and local Greek Australian musicians such as Michael Platyrrahos, Areti’s angelic voice and mastery of the santouri transported the audience through a journey of Smyrneika, rebetika, and folk songs that spoke straight to the heart.
Her connection with the audience was immediate and profound – every note rich with emotion, every silence heavy with meaning.
The concert also featured a bouzouki spectacular by Tassos Lambrou’s students, as well as dancing performances by dancers from the Sophia Ventouris School of Greek Dance and RSGDSYD Rallis School of Greek Dance.
Among those in attendance was Vicky, who described the concert as “a truly moving night – Areti’s voice has this rare ability to touch your soul. You could feel the energy of Greece in the room; it was emotional, joyful, and unforgettable.”
Areti’s concert not only showcased her immense talent but reaffirmed the Zeibekiko Festival’s mission – to honour Greek culture through music, memory, and shared emotion.
*All photos copyright The Greek Herald / Andriana Simos
