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Svise to fengari - Dimitris Mitropanos

Dimitris Mitropanos sings Svise to fengari, a Greek song which translates to "Put out the moon" in English. Svise to fengari or Svise to feggari is a song composed by Stefanos Korkolis, with lyrics written by Nikos Moraitis. Dimitris Mitropanos is definitely one of the finest singers of laika songs. Svise to fengari is a zeimpekiko song, [...]

Mantoumpala - Stelios Kazantzidis

Stelios Kazantzidis sings Mantoumpala, a famous Greek song which bears the name of a famous Indian actress of the 50s. Mantoumpala is a legendary laiko song of Kazantzidis and definitely one of his most popular songs. Mantoumpala means "sweet girl" in Indian language and it was the name of a beautiful Indian actress of that [...]

Giorgos Ntalaras

Giorgos Ntalaras or Dalaras, is one of the most important Greek singers of all times. Giorgos Ntalaras has a distinctive strong voice, and the ability to sing almost any genre of Greek music. It comes as no surprise that Dalaras has dominated the musical scene of Greece for many decades, and his concerts are always [...]

File - Giannis Ploutarchos

File is the title of the Greek song performed by Giannis Ploutarchos. It translates to "My friend" in English. File is a love song, the typical type of songs that Ploutarchos sings with his melodious and sentimental voice. In the case of a break up everyone wants to talk with his friend, discuss about the [...]

Baby It's Over - Helena Paparizou

Helena Paparizou sings Baby It's Over, a song with English lyrics that became a great summer hit in Greece and Europe, especially the northern European countries. The song Baby it's over features only English lyrics and is presented with a truly exceptional video clip, which is rather unusual for the Greek standards of video clips. [...]

Hasapiko 40 or Ilie mou vasilia mou

Dimitra Galani sings hasapiko 40, a Greek song which translates to Hasapiko Dance, number 40. Hasapiko 40 is also known as "Ilie mou vasilia mou" (My sun, my king) from the first verse of the lyrics of the song. Hasapiko 40 is a song composed by Manos Hadjidakis, and has a rather interesting story. First [...]

I proti mas fora - Nana Mouskouri

Nana Mouskouri sings I proti mas fora, a Greek song which translates to "Our first time together" in English. I proti mas fora is a song written by Lina Nikolakopoulou and composed by Giannis Spathas in 2006. Nana Mouskouri decided to end her live stage performances with a long tour in the world, combined with [...]

Simera - Michalis Hatzigiannis feat. Reamonn

Michalis Hatzigiannis sings Simera, the Greek version of the song Tonight by Reamonn. The song Simera is performed here in a combined version with Hatzigiannis and Rea Garvey, the singer of the band Reamonn, at the Mad Awards presentation live. Tonight is one of the most successful and popular songs released a few years ago. [...]

Thalasses - Dimitris Mitropanos

Dimitris Mitropanos sings Thalasses, a much appreciated Greek love song, which means in English “Oceans” or "Seas". “Oceans” is a typical Greek love song given its melody and rhythm, its lyrics and the meaning behind the lyrics. A lost love, a never-ending search for lost summer and beloved eyes, one life turned into memories and [...]

Malista kyrie - Giorgos Zampetas

Giorgos Zampetas sings Malista kyrie, a Greek song which translates to Aye sir. This song was composed by Zampetas and performed originally by him. Zampetas is a peculiar case of artist. An amazing composer and lyric writer, with a very distinctive voice and tone, who stood out due to his sense of humor, his sarcastic [...]

Traditional Stringed Instruments in Greek Music

There are numerous stringed instruments in Greek music since the antiquity. Most of these traditional music instruments have been adding to the harmony of the traditional and folk Greek music, and have been used by musicians for decades. Most of these instruments originate from the ancient Greek music or from the folk tradition. Here, we [...]

Iliachtida - Tania Tsanaklidou

Tania Tsanaklidou sings Iliachtida, a Greek love song which translates to Sunray in English. Iliachtida is a Greek song that was heard in the titles of a popular TV show some years ago. Although the TV show is not forgotten by many, the song stayed in our hearts, becoming one of the most beloved songs [...]

An mou tilefonouses – Michalis Hatzigiannis

Michalis Hatzigiannis sings An mou tilefonouses, a Greek song which translates to "If you called me" in Englis An mou tilefonouses has to be one of the best songs performed by Michalis Hatzigiannis, a love song which targets the deepest layers of our heart and soul. If you have been in love at least once [...]

Fila me akoma – Panos Mouzourakis & Kostis Maravegias

Panos Mouzourakis & Kostis Maravegias sing Fila me akoma, a Greek song which translates to "Kiss me more" in English. Fila me akoma is a truly amazing love song that stole our heart right upon release, and it is the Greek adaptation of the song Baciami Ancora by Jovanotti. The Greek lyrics of fila me [...]

Fovamai ola afta pou tha ginoun gia mena - Vassilis Papakonstantinou

Vassilis Papakonstantinou sings Fovamai ola afta pou tha ginoun gia mena, a Greek song, which translates to "I'm afraid of what will happen for me" in English. The song Fovamai ola afta pou tha ginoun gia mena sounds matching the actual conditions more than ever, although it was written almost 20 years ago. It expresses [...]