Saz Grubu

Saz Grubu is a Greek collective dedicated to exploring traditional music from the Balkans and Eastern Mediterranean regions. Founded in 1997, the group draws on deep roots in acoustic instrumentation and folk traditions, with leader Periklis Papapetropoulos bringing expertise from his studies in traditional music and performance background. The ensemble’s name reflects their focus on the saz, a stringed instrument central to the musical traditions they interpret and preserve.

The collective specializes in authentic arrangements of Balkan and Eastern Mediterranean folk material, contributing to the broader landscape of world music and traditional music preservation. Through their work, Saz Grubu has helped maintain and revitalize regional musical heritage, offering contemporary audiences access to the rich instrumental and compositional traditions of their geographical focus.