CV

I was born and raised in Athens, Greece. I started learning classical guitar when I was 15 when I was already performing live with school bands, singing and playing the guitar and drums. After school, I took electric guitar lessons at “Fillipos Nakas” Conservatory in Athens, where I later studied Music Composition for Theatre and Cinema and Jazz Arrangement. In 1994, I joined influential alternative rock band “Lefki Symphonia” and two years later we released the album “Chromata” (FM Records, 1996). I then featured on “Enocho La” by greek ethnic rock band Enocho La (1998, Lyra Records) arranging the tracks and playing guitar.

I have collaborated with many popular musicians, singers and bands in the Greek music scene over the years, playing live and on tour, as well as in the studio. I also compose original music for TV and Radio commercials, theatrical plays, and have been a guitar tutor at many music schools.

As a performer, composer and tutor I draw from across the musical spectrum – from Byzantine music and Classical Fouga to rock/jazz and traditional music. I try to break down boundaries between genres, experiencing music as an unlimited soundscape.
In 2014 I relaeased my first solo album called “Portokali” (2014, Protasis). My latest release is the digital single “Siente” (Universla/EMI)

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