A Cretan family affair.

The Xylouri family is well known for its contribution to the Greek music scene and tonight in Larnaca you can get to know all about the three generations of musicians who are both be part of the history and the future of music in Greece through the screening of the documentary film A Family Affair.

The documentary paints an intimate portrait of the famous family who pass on the vibrant tradition of Cretan music, performing to followers across the world.

The film focuses on a pivotal time for the family members as they are about to perform together for the first time at Womadelaide and the Forum in Melbourne.

From the legendary Antonis Xylouris -- widely known as Psarantonis -- to his son, the famous lute player and singer George Xylouris -- nicknamed Psarogiorgis -- and his three children, Nikos, Antonis and Apollonia studying in Australia, the family members are about to take to the stage.

As the concert approaches, the children's anxiety grows and their relationship with each other is tested.

The screening is in collaboration with Larnaka Municipality, Brave New Media,and the Lemesos International Documentary Festival.

A Family Affair

Screening of the 2014 Greek documentary. August 14. Larnaca Medieval Fort Beach, Athenon Avenue, Larnaca. 8.30pm. Free. Greek with English subtitles. Tel: 99-434793

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