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A TRIBUTE TO 6 GREAT COMPOSERS: SPANOS - LOIZOS - KOUGIOUMTZIS - ZAMBETA...

TRIBUTE TO 6 GREEK COMPOSERS Giannis Spanos: July 26, 1934 - October 30, 2019 Spanos was one of the main composers responsible for the creation of Greek New Wave (Neo Kima). He composed music for film soundtracks and many songs originally sung by singers such as Keti Homata, Arleta, Poulopoulos,  Mitropanos and Dalaras. He also wrote songs in France  where he lived until 1961. One of his songs was performed by Brigitte Bardot in the film A Very Private Affair, titled “Sidonie”. Manos Loizos: October 22, 1934 - September 17, 1982 Loizos was born in Alexandria, Egypt from Greek Cypriot immigrants. His music career began in Athens in 1963. By 1975 he was one of the most popular, in demand composers and artist. Loizos composed some of the most popular songs in the Greek Discography, working with artists such as Alexiou, Dalaras, Kazantzids and some of the most important composers in Greece. His best friend and lyricist was Lefteris Papadopoulos who wrote most of Loizos’ lyrics. Stavros Kougioumtzis: July 23, 1932 - March 12, 2005 Kougioumtzis was born in Thessaloniki. His parents were refugees from Asia Minor. He first started writing music in 1960 and many of his songs were recorded by some of the most popular Greek artists such as Alexiou, Vissi, Parios, Arvanitaki, Kalatzis and Giorgos Dalaras whose first songs of Kougioumtzis helped establish his career and made him one of the most important Greek singers. He is remembered as a very quiet and bashful character and was widely respected by all his peers as well as the public. In his final years he had moved back to Thessaloniki where he continued to work on music and songs until he died. Giorgos Zambetas: January 25, 1925 - March 10, 1992 Zambetas was born in Metaxourgio area of Athens. He showed great interest in music at a very young age and would secretly play his fathers bouzouki against his father’s wishes. His biggest idol was Vassilis Tsitsanis who had a great influence in his musical career. Zambetas was considered one of the greatest bouzouki artists of all time. He worked in  Greek cinemas with Aliki Vougiouklaki and appeared and wrote music for film. His most famous composition is “Siko Horepse Sirtaki”.He is recognized as one of the most significant composers and musicians in the Greek Laika music genre. Manolis Hiotis: March 21, 1921 - March 20, 1970 Hiotis was a Greek rebetiko and laiko composer, singer and bouzouki player. He is considered the greatest bouzouki soloist of all time and popularized the 4 string (tetrachordo) bouzouki with guitar like tuning. In 1961 Hiotis played for Onassis and Maria Callas, Prince Rainier III. Hiotis spent many years in the USA  performing for the Greek diaspora with his partner and wife Mary Linda. Linda recorded several of his big hit songs. Mimis Plessas: October 12, 1924 (89 years old) Plessas was born in Athens Greece and began his career in 1952. He has written music for over 100 films in the “Golden Age of Greek Cinema” and several radio, television and theatrical productions. He has worked with famous singers, like Nana Mouskouri, Vicky Leandros, Giannis Poulopoulos, Marinella, Rena Koumioti and with Greek lyricists, Lefteris Papadopoulos. Plessas combined the entehno and laiko genre with great success and his composition work on the album “O Dromos” was one of the most commercially successful albums of the Greek discography. He was honoured with the Gold Cross of the Order of Phoenix in 2001. 

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Η Minos EMI / Universal μονοπωλεί τις πρώτες επίσημες editorial playlist του Spotify

Η Minos EMI / Universal μονοπωλεί τις πρώτες επίσημες editorial playlist του Spotify

Το Spotify, η δημοφιλέστερη πλατφόρμα streaming μουσικής στον κόσμο, λανσάρει από σήμερα 22 Μαΐου τις πρώτες ελληνικές editorial playlists.

Για πρώτη φορά στην Ελλάδα παρουσιάζονται 8 επίσημες μουσικές λίστες στο Spotify, οι οποίες αφορούν νέες κυκλοφορίες (New Music Friday Greece), τελευταία hits (Top Hits Greece), αλλά και αγαπημένα είδη μουσικής (Greek Pop, Entehno Voices, Laika tou…

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Μη μου ξαναφύγεις πια - Σωτηρία Μπέλλου [r: Mi mou xanafygeis pia - Sotiria Bellou]

Haris Alexiou & I Muvrini - Qu'est ce qui nous reste

Haris Alexiou & I Muvrini – Qu’est ce qui nous reste

Haris Alexiou & I Muvrini – Qu’est ce qui nous reste I Muvrini is a Corsican folk music group, who sing traditional Corsican music in their native Corsican language. History The group was formed in the early 1980s by the brothers Jean-François Bernardini and Alain Bernardini who were born in the village of…

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The newest release from Odeon International includes some of the best classics of the Greek repertoire. Beautiful mix of popular Zeibekika, Rebetika, Laika, Elafro-Laika and Entehno for cafes, restaurants, weddings or any special function. Music is a huge aspect of Hellenic culture both in Greece and the diaspora. Sit back and enjoy 3 HOURS of non-stop Greek instrumental music

3 HRS Greek Instrumental Music | Platinum Series with HD Greece Visualizer

3 HRS Greek Instrumental Music | Platinum Series with HD Greece Visualizer Greek instrumental music is a great mix of songs to be enjoyed sitting in a tavern, restaurant or a cafe, at a wedding or special function. Music is a significant aspect of Hellenic culture, both within Greece and in the diaspora. Listen and enjoy this beautiful selection of some of the most popular Entehno, Laika, Rebetika, Elafro-Laika, top 40 hits as instrumental bouzouki versions produced by the Odeon Music production team of Chris and Kostas Filippeos. 

Haris Alexiou & I Muvrini - Qu'est ce qui nous reste

Haris Alexiou & I Muvrini – Qu’est ce qui nous reste

Haris Alexiou & I Muvrini – Qu’est ce qui nous reste I Muvrini is a Corsican folk music group, who sing traditional Corsican music in their native Corsican language. History The group was formed in the early 1980s by the brothers Jean-François Bernardini and Alain Bernardini who were born in the village of…

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Haris Alexiou & I Muvrini - Qu'est ce qui nous reste

Haris Alexiou & I Muvrini – Qu’est ce qui nous reste

Haris Alexiou & I Muvrini – Qu’est ce qui nous reste I Muvrini is a Corsican folk music group, who sing traditional Corsican music in their native Corsican language. History The group was formed in the early 1980s by the brothers Jean-François Bernardini and Alain Bernardini who were born in the village of…

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Haris Alexiou - Mia Pista Apo Fosforo

Haris Alexiou – Mia Pista Apo Fosforo

Haris Alexiou – Mia Pista Apo Fosforo Haris Alexiou (Greek: born 27 December 1950 in Thebes, Greece as Hariklia Roupaka, ) is a Greek singer. She is considered one of the most popular singers in Greece and has been commercially successful since the 1970s. She has worked with important Greek songwriters and composers,…

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Haris Alexiou - Evdokia's Zeimbekiko

Haris Alexiou – Evdokia’s Zeimbekiko

Haris Alexiou – Evdokia’s Zeimbekiko Haris Alexiou (Greek: Χάρις Αλεξίου; born 27 December 1950 in Thebes, Greece as Hariklia Roupaka, Greek: Χαρίκλεια Ρουπάκα) is a Greek singer. She is considered one of the most popular singers in Greece and has been commercially successful since the 1970s. She has worked with…

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