Centre for Aegean Folklore and Musicological Studies (K.A.L.M.E.)

National Network
Greece
Address

68-70, Kritis str.
142 31, Nea Ionia – Athens
Greece

Telephone
+30 210 275 0844
Fax
+30 210 275 0844
E-Mail
vassilia@kalme.gr
E-Mail (2)
info@kalme.gr
Mobile Phone
+30 6932 384496
Mobile Phone (other)
+30 6974 818967
Website
http://www.kalme.gr
Organisation Type
Other
Year of Establishment
1991
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Heritage
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Research
  5. Youth and education
General Information
1. Non-profit legal entity, acknowledged by the Greek Ministries of Finance and Culture. There are 5 members at the Administrative Council and around 50 active members participating in K.A.L.M.E.’s activities. The work is done mainly on a voluntary basis. 2. Members’ subscription, sales of publications, other funds. 3. Local Authorities, State funds, Private Companies, Artistic events paid by third parties. 4. Workshops, Seminars, Educational Projects, Recordings and Publications, Artistic Exchanges in Greece. 5. Various, such as the Foundation of the Greek Parliament for Parliamentary and Democracy, the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Aegean, School Teachers’ Societies, Local Authorities, other Private or Public Foundations.
Mission and Objectives

Research, recording, studying and dissemination by any legal means of the Greek Traditional Culture of the Aegean islands and the Asia Minor area (coasts, Cappadokia, Pontos, Constantinople) on a national and worldwide level.

Main Projects / Activities

1. Artistic Groups: “Aegean Choir & Orchestra”, Dance Group “Kallichoros”
2. Workshops on Greek Traditional Music (vocal, instrumental, mixed), Greek Traditional Dances, Weaving, Folk Arts.
3. Workshops on the Theory & Practice of Greek Traditional and Eastern Music, on “Voice & Movement” as well as Rhythm.
4. Educational programs at schools (under the aegis of the Ministry of Education) or at K.A.L.M.E.’s space for pupils, teachers, family members.
5. Publications of Books & CDs, based on the material collected throughout K.A.L.M.E.’s research and study.
6. Library of books, cds and multimedia.
7. Archives (photos, printed material etc.)
8. Collections (post-cards, stamps, old souvenirs, clothes, accessories etc.)

Contact (1) Full Name
Vassilia Katsani
Head of the organisation
Theophanis Soulakellis, President / Artistic Director
Contact (2) Full Name
Panayiotis Zarifis