People of the Wind is an explosive trio inspired by the ecstatic traditions of “zourna” stretching from West Africa to the Far East

Of particular interest are the repertoires of Greek Macedonia where the trio is based, Western Turkey and Iran. Guided also by a fascination for the role music plays in traditional societies in these places, the group directly addresses the question of its own musical roots. Also, the nature of interpreting this music with a western instrument such as the saxophone also requires a great deal of technical and sonic innovation resulting in a wholly new and exciting group sound with rhythm and dance at its core.

Album Release 2026!