Radical Imaginary

Imagination, Heritage, Relic, Folk, Crete, Improvisation, Culture, Ethos

Radical Imaginary

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Music

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"Radical Imaginary" brings together Coti K., Yiagos Hairetis, and Panos “Tsiko” Katsikiotis in a sonic meeting that transcends traditional folk. Improvised sessions in Anogia’s Cultural Centre shaped an album where Cretan lute, mandolin, lyra, tenor lute-guitar, and percussion converge into earthy yet dreamlike textures.

The music blends minimalist and post-rock forms, creating a timeless, genre-defying sound. The artwork echoes this ethos, presenting a relic-like object that fuses traditional and futuristic elements, evoking memory and curiosity across eras.

Credits

Art direction, Design: Giorgos Papadakis / Cover image: Yiagos Hairetis / Release notes: Label • Same Difference Music • Composition: Yiagos Hairetis, Coti K., Panos Katsikiotis Tsiko • Production, Recording, Mixing, Mastering: Coti K. • Recorded at Polikentro Anogeia, Rethimnon • Photography: Yiagos Hairetis, Coti K., Panos Katsikiotis Tsiko • Text curation: Yiagos Hairetis