Famous Greek Folk Singers

Notis Sfakianakis is a singer whose signature song O Aetos has become one of the most famous songs in the history of Greek music. The best-selling artist of his generation in Greece, Sfakianakis is also one of the most successful singers of all time in Cyprus and Greece. An outspoken person, Sfakianakis is one of the most controversial Greek artists.

Vasilis Karras is a Greek singer who is considered a legend of Greek folk music. He is also one of the last singing survivors of a style of Greek music known as Kapsourika. Vasilis Karras is credited with introducing many young talents, including Despina Vandi, to the mainstream music industry.

Glykeria is a Greek singer who has gained fame, not only in Greece and Cyprus, but also in countries like England, Turkey, France, Israel, and Spain. Her immense popularity in Israel has made her a favorite among celebrities. Over the course of her illustrious career, which has spanned more than three decades, Glykeria has released several multi-platinum songs and albums.

Eleftheria Arvanitaki is a Greek singer whose impressive career and achievements earned her sixth place in Alpha TV's list of top-certified female Greek artists since 1960. Her contract with Verve Records has helped popularize Greek music, especially Laïko and folk, in the Western world. Over the course of her career, Eleftheria Arvanitaki has worked with prominent musicians like Cesária Évora.

Born in Cyprus, Alkinoos Ioannidis failed to learn the drums due to the lack of drum trainers in Nicosia and leaned the guitar instead. He later moved to Greece to study theater and then deviated to music. Apart from performing at concerts in Greece and Cyprus, he has also headlined festivals.