The magic of music lies in the relationship between rhythm and melody. These two elements are not separate but complement each other, creating the rich complexity of music. Rhythm can change, shaping the intensity, tempo, and character of the melody, while the melody provides a “story” or a canvas upon which the rhythm can develop.

Rhythm is the dancer’s guide. When a dancer hears music, they synchronize their movements with the rhythm—whether it is simple and steady or more complex (as in traditional Greek dances). A skilled dancer “feels” the rhythm and incorporates it into their body.

Giorgos Zoumbas was born in 1988 in Ioannina, where he currently lives. Growing up in a family of renowned traditional musicians from Grammeno, Zitsa, he was introduced to the world of music from a very young age. At the age of 8, he began studying traditional percussion at a local conservatory, following in the footsteps of his father and uncle. Today, he works as a professional musician and has participated in numerous cultural and musical performances both in Greece and abroad. He has collaborated with acclaimed musicians, soloists, and vocalists and has numerous recordings and television appearances to his credit.

Recently, he has taken on the musical direction of several recording projects, including Ta Gianniotika by Kostas Zoumbas and Viomata by Makis Zoumbas. His significant contributions to the International Center for Epirotic Music include leaving his musical mark on over ten musical idioms. In 2023, he performed at the Athens Concert Hall (Megaron) in the concert Alismono kai Chairome. He also contributed to the ethnographic research project Folk Music Traditions in the Municipality of Northern Tzoumerka, led by Dr. Georgios Kokkonis.

His personal discography includes two songs—Chromata kai Aromata and Stin Agkalia sou Pare me—for which he wrote both the lyrics and the music. These were released by FM Records. In 2024, he was the music director for the concert Epirotic Sounds, organized by the International Center for Epirotic Music in Kapesovo, Zagori.

Through his work, he aims to contribute to the promotion and evolution of Greece’s folk cultural heritage.