Ciccada is a progressive folk‑rock ensemble from Athens, Greece, founded in 2005. Over the years the group has developed a distinctive sound that blends elements of traditional folk music with the complexity and craftsmanship of classic progressive rock. Their style often evokes the intricate arrangements of bands such as Gryphon and Gentle Giant, combining acoustic textures with rich woodwind passages, layered vocals and detailed instrumental interplay. The band’s lineup has evolved, but its core has consistently included vocalist Evangelia Kozoni, multi‑instrumentalist Nicolas Nikolopoulos and guitarist Giorgos Mouchos. Other musicians have contributed to the group’s sound across different periods, including bassists Aggelos Malisovas and Omiros Komninos, drummers Yiannis Iliakis and Christos Zeleidis, and additional vocal and instrumental performers such as Dimi Spela, Marietta Tsakmakli and Panagiotis Gianakkakis. Their instrumentation ranges from acoustic and electric guitars to flutes, clarinets, saxophones, keyboards, Mellotron, harpsichord and various percussion, giving the band a broad and colourful sonic palette. Ciccada released their debut album A Child in the Mirror in June 2010 through Fading Records, a subdivision of the Italian label AltrOck Productions. The album introduced their blend of folk‑rooted melodies and progressive structures to an international audience. Their second album, The Finest of Miracles, followed in February 2015, further refining their elaborate arrangements and vocal harmonies. In April 2021, the band issued their third release, Harvest, this time through Bad Elephant Music, expanding their sound while maintaining the intricate, organic qualities that define their work.
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The Finest of Miracles
Eternal
A Child in the Mirror
The Four Horsemen
Eniania (keepers of the midnight harvest)
A Garden Of Delights
A child in the mirror
Isabella Sunset
Queen of wishes
Elisabeth
Raindrops
Around the Fire