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Music & Dance
Cypriot music and dance is diverse and reflects Greek, Turkish and Arabic influences. Tra-
ditional music has an enduring appeal as evidenced by the distinctive bouzouki twanging
out from all those open car windows.
Dance festival, Ancient Salamis
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Music
Greek Cypriots have tended to follow the musical preferences of mainland Greece. Con-
versely, Cyprus has also produced some of its own musicians who have made successful
careers in Greece as well as in their homeland. Names to look out for include Larnaka nat-
ive Anna Vissi who, in 2014, was voted the best female artist by Cyprus' popular radio sta-
tion, Super FM. Alknoös Ionnides is a young Lefkosian who sings emotional ballads of his
own composition, which occasionally verge on rock and rap. He has attracted big audiences
in venues like the Opera House in Toronto.
