Manolis Angelopoulos

Manolis Angelopoulos
Μανώλης Αγγελόπουλος
Born8 April 1941
Kavala, Greece
Died2 April 1990
London, United Kingdom
GenresLaiko
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active1957–1990

Manolis Angelopoulos (Greek: Μανώλης Αγγελόπουλος; 8 April 1941 – 2 April 1989, London) was a popular Greek singer, composer and songwriter of Romani origin.[1]

During his childhood Angelopoulos traveled all over Greece with his Gipsy family caravan selling a variety of goods from carpets to watermelons. The caravan trucks had a microphone and he began to sell these items through the use of his singing voice over the loudspeakers. After losing his father when he was 13, he tried to help his family by working in several clubs. His singing talent attracted many composers and producers offering him the opportunity to record his first song in 1957.

He gained popularity during the 1960s through his love songs as well as songs about Greek refugees and exotic places. He also brought a mix of Greek-Gypsy-Arabian influences into his songs. His song "Τα μαύρα μάτια σου" ("Ta Mavra Matia Sou" meaning Your black eyes), is considered as one of his most favorite songs.

Manolis Angelopoulos died in London hospital on 2 April 1990, one week before his forty-seven years, due to complications from heart surgery (triple bypass), which he had submitted on January 14.[2] He is one of the most celebrated singers in Greece.

Famous songs

  • "Τα μαύρα μάτια σου" (Ta mavra matia sou),
  • "Τη βαρεθηκε η ψυχη μου" (Ti varethike i psichi mou),
  • "Σβήσε με κυρά μου" (Svise me kyra mou),
  • "Τα φιλιά σου είναι φωτιά" (Ta filia sou enai fotia).

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