Psarantonis

Psarantonis

Antonis Xilouris ( _el. Αντώνης Ξυλούρης, 1942-), nicknamed Psarantonis ( _el. Ψαραντώνης) is a Greek composer, singer and Cretan lira player. He comes from the village of Anoghia in Crete and is the younger brother of another notable Cretan musician, Nikos Xylouris. Psarantonis is known for the special timbre of his voice and his lira playing style. Apart from the lira Psarantonis plays various traditional instruments.

He first played the lyre at the age of 13 and recorded his first single in 1964, titled "I Thought of Denying You" ( _el. Εσκέφτηκα να σ' αρνηθώ). He has released many recordings since then and has represented Greece many times in festivals abroad.

ee also

* Music of Crete

External links

* [http://www.creternity.com/article.phtml?articleID=3&page=1&catID=1 Portrait of Psarantonis]


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