In this episode, I am joined by my friend and walking music encyclopedia, Cahit Asova. We discuss the characteristics that make traditional Cypriot music and how listening it can transport us back to the homeland, proving just how important music and identity is. Cahit also tells me how Cyprus' history and politics has transformed the music on the island, and despite efforts to erase it, how traditional music lives on through peace-building efforts. Cahit is on a mission to prove that traditional Cypriot music is for everyone and why we can't leave it in the past. Get involved in the conversation on Instagram/Twitter @roottovinepod, and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!