Music in real places

Matala, Crete

Matala village area, Crete, Greece; no individual cave or writing spot established

Explore the places

These historical places remain in the list while their map positions are researched.

Matala, Crete — Position not yet established

Music happened here

Carey: from Matala to the studio

Mitchell writes Carey around Matala

During her 1970 stay

Joni Mitchell recalled writing Carey on her dulcimer over several weeks in different locations in and around Matala, Crete, as a birthday present for Cary Raditz.

Anatomy of a Song: Carey, interviews with Mitchell and Cary Raditz

Reading the place today

This place remains listed without a map pin.