The Culture of Kitharoidia - Paperbackby Timothy Power (Author) Kitharoidia was arguably the most popular, most geographically widespread, and longest running performance genre in antiquity. From the archaic period to the late Roman imperial era, citharodes enjoyed star status, playing their songs to vast crowds at festival competitions and concerts throughout the Mediterranean world. The Culture of Kitharoidia is the first study dedicated exclusively to the art, practice, and charismatic