Kelly Thoma
An underground greek folk artist.
Kelly Thoma is a Greek lyra player and composer renowned for her mastery of the traditional Cretan lyra. Born in Piraeus, she blends the rich heritage of Greek folk and modal music with contemporary influences, creating a distinctive sound that resonates across traditional and world music landscapes. A long-time student and collaborator of Ross Daly, she is also a prominent member of his group 'Labyrinth', performing her intricate and evocative instrumental compositions internationally.
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What kind of music does Kelly Thoma play?+
Kelly Thoma plays greek folk, world, vgm instrumental - built more for the room than a playlist. Kelly Thoma is a Greek lyra player and composer renowned for her mastery of the traditional Cretan lyra.
What are Kelly Thoma live shows like?+
Kelly Thoma's live sets are loose and exploratory - consistent in quality but rarely identical night to night.
When is Kelly Thoma performing next?+
Kelly Thoma plays Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ in Amsterdam on Tuesday 3 November.








