Where do we come from ― Where are we going
Despite our search for a fellow civilisation, humanity continues its solitary journey in the Cosmos. This is our Story, the Human Tale.
Our saga began 13.5 billion years ago ― the cosmological, geological, natural, biological, anthropological, spirititual, social, mental and technological evolution shaped the landscape we find ourselves today. Being conscious of this route, brings us closer to fathom the facets of our culture in this turning point of history.
Knowing who we are, we can feel at last peaceful ― and then, start ponder where are we going.
Ogygia
The music exists before we start listening to it and after we stop. We simply tune in to its frequency for a while, but it circulates before and after our receiver is turned on. We sail with the waters of the river for a while ― its current carries us unquestionably, but it extends beyond the limits of our journey.
An improvisational music performance on a prepared stage.
The Way
Episodes in life happen and pass unnoticed, then years later emerge as pivotal in the shaped course. Life changing events come to elucidate moments, that sparkle and vibrate in chorus.
Short anecdotes from the personal diary accompanied by soundscapes.
Akou [Athanasios Koutsonas] was born in 1981. He grew up in Athens studying music and mathematics, after which he traveled extensively, exploring the colorful multitude of human traditions, beliefs and ideas.
Completing his PhD thesis in abstract mathematics in 2013, he moved away from the academic course and city centres, residing since always close to nature and agriculture.
Following a long time vocation he gradually turned towards a path in life dedicated wholly to community-minded aspiration, guided by the fundamental notion that inner balance between mental, natural & spiritual side of our human being is vitally essential.
In 2017 he started the cooperative free space of Cycladia on the island of Naxos, which eventually closed in 2025. After his homecoming to the land of origin, he founded the non-profit organization Light & Earth in 2021, based in Nevropolis region of the historical Agrafa mountain range in central Greece, and consecutively Dar Santa Fe sanctuary of All Holy Faith.
In 2025 he encouraged the formation of Little Heart cooperative in the town of Karditsa, and in 2026 he launched the initiative of Shugpa cultural routes.
mail @ akou.gr