Tsiftelidis Giorgos

Giorgos Tsiftelidis was born in 1988 in Serres, Greece, and grew up in Anagennisi, a village with a strong Pontic tradition. From an early age, he studied the Pontic lyra and began performing at cultural and social events. At the age of 11, he started singing and playing lyra at weddings and community gatherings, collaborating with renowned artists of the Pontic music scene.

He has performed at festivals and concerts in Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Sweden, Turkey (Pontus), and beyond. Since 2017, he has been based in Sweden, where he continues his artistic journey. In 2024, he began his studies at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, exploring global musical traditions and creatively connecting them with Pontic music.

With deep respect for tradition and a creative outlook for the future, Giorgos Tsiftelidis expresses the Pontic soul through a contemporary artistic voice.

Contact info: tsiftelidisgeorgios@gmail.com