Mel ina Merkour i

Melina (Amalia) Merkouri was a famous Greek actress winning international awards. She was minister of culture and civilization. She was born on 28th

October , 1920. Melina Merkouri has been famous for efforts to take back the ancient marbles of Parthenon in Acropolis.

Two of her songs are:

•Τα παιδιά του Πειραιά (Children of Piraeus)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WeNh79xzWA •Ο μήνας εχει 13 (It’s 13th of this month)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nnzj6jILnl0

Nana Mous c our i

Nana Mouscouri is a Greek singer with an international career. She was born on 13th October , 1934 in Hania. Considered one of the singers with the highest sales in history, having sold over 300 million records (digital and

vinyl). Two of her songs are:

• Χάρτινο το Φεγγαράκι (Paper Moon)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUHkBUNi-UQ • Η Ενδεκάτη Εντολή (The Eleventh Mandate)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zac0Z455S8

Mar ia Kal la s

Maria Callas was born in the U.S.A . She has been the most universally known opera diva.

Two of her songs are: • Ave Maria http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5cF5GGqVWo

• Carmen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fZRssq7UlM

Hari s Alex i ou

Haris Alexiou (real name Charikleia Roupaka) is one of the most important contemporary Greek singers.

Two of her songs are: • Απόψε θέλω να πιω (Tonight I want to drink) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sW-AbrCWU0

• Όλα σε θυμίζουν (Everything reminds me of you) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHR6TFZkZi8

Mik i s Theodorak i s

Mikis Theodorakis (born on 29.07.1925) is one of the most important contemporary Greek composers. Alongside was a politician, former

minister, MP 4 times the Greek parliament and activist honored with the Lenin Peace Prize (1983).

Two of his songs are:

• Της Δικαιοσύνης Ήλιε Νοητέ (Justice imaginary sun) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niqrjP1VDeY • Χαρταετοί (kites) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSujHbm-rG8

Giorgo s Dalara s

George Dalaras is a Greek singer. Born on September 29, 1949 in Piraeus. He comes from a family of musicians. Considered one of the greatest interpreters of Greek music. In October 2006 was named Goodwill Ambassador of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

Two of his songs are:

• Το Πουκάμισο Το Θαλασσί (The Shirt In Light Blue) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ld9Y2DMVBM • Μέσ' Του Βοσπόρου Τα Στενά (Within the narrows Bosporus) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYEeS47b9_s

Marios FragoulisMarios Frangoulis is a Greek tenor and actor who has

followed his career in light music, musicals, opera and Greek tragedy. Marios Frangoulis comes from Kaso the Dodecanese and from Corfu. Born in 1967 in Rhodesia of Africa, but he grew up and went to school in Athens.

Two of his songs are:

• Μικρός Πρίγκιπας (Little prince) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bfdY42VKAk• Δρόμοι τ' ουρανού (streets of the sky) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-i08V0A3cw

Manos Hadg idak i s

Emmanuel (Manos) Hadgidakis was one of the most important Greek composers. It is believed that his work hooks the classical with the folk music up and it includes dozens of recordings , many of which are now recognized as classics.

Two of his songs are: • Κεμάλ (Cemal)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-f-vQX942I • Το βαλς των χαμένων ονείρων (Waltz of lost dreams) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q9H2cd36RU