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Stelios Kazantzidis
1931–2001
About Stelios Kazantzidis
Widely regarded as the most prolific Greek singer, Kazantzidis recorded more than 1,500 songs and gave voice to the working-class Greek experience. His powerful, emotive vocal style made him the undisputed king of laiko music. His Pontian Greek heritage and humble origins resonated deeply with postwar Greek audiences.