Nikos Xylouris
Greece
Nikos Xylouris’ Voice Still Resonates Throughout Greece
Nikos Xylouris, nicknamed Psaronikos, who passed away on Feb. 8, 1980, is a symbol of Crete. He was one of its greatest singers whose talent made him internationally known.
Xylouris was born in Anogeia, a rugged mountain region in the...
Greece
Xilouris’ Rebellious Cretan Voice Still Resonates
For Cretans, and lovers of music, Feb. 8 is a sad day. It marks the anniversary of the death of one of Crete's greatest singers, Nikos Xilouris, whose talent made him known on the international stage.
During the early 1970s,...
Art
Documentary Follows Greek Musician’s Family in Melbourne
A documentary about the family of well-known Greek musician Nikos Xylouris and his brother Antonis Xylouris, mostly known as Psarantonis, is set to premiere in Athens on January 8, 2015.
The documentary, entitled “A Family Affair,” is directed by Greek filmmaker...