Andreas Krambias
Bouzouki & oud
About
Andreas Krambias is a Cypriot musician and composer currently based in Gothenburg, Sweden. His musical journey began at the age of seven with the bouzouki. He later studied at the Music High School of Nicosia and at the University of Macedonia in Thessaloniki, where he specialized in Greek traditional folk music with a focus on bouzouki studying under Lefteris Tsikouridis and Giorgos Karamfillis, and on oud with Thymios Atzakas. Most recently, he completed his bachelor’s degree in the World Music Programme at the Academy of Music and Drama in Gothenburg, under the guidance of oud master Ahmad al Khatib.As a performer, Andreas has appeared as a bouzouki soloist with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra (2016) and has participated in international festivals. He is a founding member of the ensembles Burek Duo, Alasia Trio, and Pomåna, and is also a member of the Gothenburg Alternative Orchestra. Throughout his musical journey, he has performed in concerts and festivals in Cyprus, Sweden and abroad, such as Macao, Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Estonia, Lithuania, Slovenia and Jordan.
In 2021 he released the album ISKIOS with Burek Duo. Among his most meaningful collaborations is the one with renowned lyricist Lina Nikolakopoulou on the theatrical production Horika Ydata that toured in Cyprus and Greece in 2025.
His latest project is Andreas Krambias quintet where he presents his own compositions.About Andreas' compositions:Andreas’s compositions reflect the musical traditions he grew up with, those he has studied, and the diverse influences that have left a lasting impact on him. Coming from the Eastern Mediterranean region, he places particular emphasis on melody and on the rich diversity of scales and rhythms found throughout this area. He is drawn to the beauty of unison in modal music, while also experimenting with different drones that reveal alternative aspects of modality. A central goal of his work is to bring together related musical heritages within the same compositions, allowing them to coexist through shared musical concepts such as form, scale, and rhythm.All these traditions pass through his personal filter. Rather than recreating or imitating existing styles, Andreas seeks to communicate his own experiences, thoughts, and emotions, sharing them with audiences through sound.
Videos
Discography
ISKIOS
Burek duo's first independent production.
Recorded in Thessaloniki 2019 and released n 2021.Credits:
Oud - Andreas Krambias
Cello - Maria Doumeni Cronholm
Mixing and mastering: Dimitris Sintos
Design: Christia Darna
Photo: Dina Nikidou
Participating as musician or as a sound engineer
Photos
Upcoming concerts
Νicosia International Festival
20/9 - Vassilis Philippou "Nests" album presentation at Axiotheas
30/9 - Concert for Cypus national day in Armenia
27/10 - Vassilis Philippou "Nests" in Athens
8/11 - Unga svenska tonsättare concert at Kolsters kyrka
12/11 - Alasia cypriot music Skeppet GBG
Past concerts
12th Cyprus Jazz & World Music Showcase 2025
Contact
Email : [email protected]
Phone: +46793340116 (SE) +35799859606 (CY)
Andreas Krambias Quintet
Andreas Krambias Quintet moves creatively between musical traditions and contemporary sound.Through the melodic playing of the oud, the velvet texture of the strings, and the rhythmic drive of the double bass and drums, a unique sonic landscape emerges, where Mediterranean lyricism meets experimentation and modern orchestration.The compositions of Andreas Krambias are inspired by the musical traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean, the maqam system, and the complex rhythms that characterize the region. At the same time, through improvisation – a feature present in both modal traditions and jazz – and with the inclusion of “Western” instruments, the music reveals how, with a contemporary compositional and orchestral approach, the two worlds can coexist harmoniously.The quintet seeks new sonic perspectives, creating a sound that is at once deeply personal and universal.
The ensemble could perform in different formats like quartet, trio etc.
Alasia trio
"Alasia" is a Cypriot folk music group consisting of Christos Isidorou, Kyriakos Markoullis and Andreas Krabias. The aim of this trio is to study the musical tradition of the island and highlight the richness of its melodies, rhythms and lyrics. Its name is inspired by a pre-Homeric reference to the island as "Alasia"."Alasia" combines instruments known in Cyprus, such as the pithkiavlin (shepherd's flute) and the lute, but also unknown ones, such as the oud and the lafta. What makes "Alasia" special is the performance of Cypriot songs and tunes without the preeminent solo instrument of this tradition, the violin.
Burek duo
Burek duo consists of oud player Andreas Krambias from Cyprus and cellist Maria Doumeni Cronholm from Sweden, with roots in Greece.The duo met in Thessaloniki in 2019, where their collaboration first started. Their unique combination of instruments creates a distinctive soundscape which is both lyrical and playful. With the melody in focus they create colourful arrangements which are framed by improvisation and intuitive interplay.The duo makes the most of both musicians' different musical backgrounds - this comes across not only in their choice of repertoire but also in the character they give to the music.Burek Duo play folk music from Greece, Cyprus and Sweden, as well as Ottoman classical music.In the same areas as the music originates you can also find the pastry Burek. It varies widely in style and seasoning, just like Burek Duo’s music.”Burek duo has performed in festivals and concerts in Sweden and Cyprus.In 2021 Burek duo released its first album "ISKIOS" which is an independent production.
Andreas Krambias can record plucked string instruments* for album recordings, film scores or advertisements from his own professionally equipped studio.
* bouzouki, oud, laouto, baglamas, tzouras, rubab, acoustic guitar
Andreas can record and mix your music either in a hired studio or with his own equipment
Microphones
AKG 414 ULS
ROYER R10
SE ELECTRONICS T2
2x RODE NT1A
2x LINE AUDIO CM4
SHURE BETA 52
Audio interfaces/ monitors
Metric halo 2882
Rme babyface pro
Genelec 1030
Se Electroinics The eggs