ARBOR, Yiannis Vagianos. Michalis Tsiftsis

Arbor: Arbor

by Nenad Georgievski
February 26, 2025

Each year, summer heatwaves wreak havoc across the Mediterranean, causing widespread devastation. These intense heatwaves have sparked wildfires throughout the Balkans and southern Europe, destroying homes, consuming forests, forcing mass evacuations, and tragically claiming lives. The escalating destruction, fueled by climate change, has left a trail of chaos and loss. It is against this backdrop of devastation that the Greek jazz band Arbor found inspiration for their debut album, channeling the region's pain and resilience into their music.