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Anna Vissi
Anna Vissi (, , ; born 20 December 1957) is a Greek Cypriot singer. She studied music at conservatories and performed locally before moving to the professional scene in Athens, in 1973, where she signed with Minos EMI#Merger with Minos Matsas & Son, Minos and simultaneously collaborated with other musical artists and released promotional singles of her own while studying at the University of Athens. She has represented Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest, Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest in Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 1980, 1980 and Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006, 2006, and Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest, Cyprus in Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest 1982, 1982. Vissi established herself in the recording industry by winning the Thessaloniki Song Festival in 1977 with the song "As Kanoume Apopse Mian Arhi" and releasing the As Kanoume Apopse Mian Arhi, eponymous debut album. Since the 1980s, Vissi began a nearly exclusive collaboration with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Call Me (Anna Vissi Song)
"Call Me" is a song by Greek Cypriot singer Anna Vissi, originally released in 2003 in Greek as "Ise" (You Are). Written by Nikos Karvelas, "Call Me" was released in October 2004 as a promo track for radio stations in the U.S. and DJs by Nicky Kalliongis on his record label Moda Records. It was later released in April 2005 during its Billboard success as a digital download. After its Billboard success, it was released in Greece and Cyprus as a CD single. Background "Call Me" was originally released in Greek as "Ise" (You Are) on Vissi's 2003 album '' Paraksenes Eikones''. After Anna Vissi flew to New York to play a few songs for Nicky Kalliongis, he suggested that they release Ise in the US with English lyrics. In late 2004, Vissi signed with Nicky Kalliongis and his record label Moda Records in New York City for the release of "Call Me". Under the guidance of Nicky Kalliongis and with him overseeing the production and remixes it reached the #1 position on the Billboard Hot Club ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larnaca
Larnaca, also spelled Larnaka, is a city on the southeast coast of Cyprus and the capital of the Larnaca District, district of the same name. With a district population of 155.000 in 2021, it is the third largest city in the country after Nicosia and Limassol. Built on the ruins of Kition, Citium, the Ancient Greece, Ancient Greek city-state best known as the birthplace of stoicism, Stoic philosopher Zeno of Citium, Larnaca is home to the Church of Saint Lazarus, Larnaca, Church of Saint Lazarus, Hala Sultan Tekke, Kamares Aqueduct, Larnaca Castle, Larnaca District Archaeological Museum, and Pierides Museum. It attracts many visitors to its beaches, as well as Finikoudes (Φοινικούδες; Greek for "palm trees"), its signature seafront promenade lined with palm trees. It gives its name to the country's primary airport, Larnaca International Airport, which is situated in the neighbouring village of Dromolaxia rather than Larnaca proper. It also has a seaport and a marina. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyprus In The Eurovision Song Contest 1982
Cyprus was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1982 with the song "", written and performed by Anna Vissi. The Cypriot participating broadcaster, the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC), internally selected its entry for the contest. Before Eurovision Internal selection Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC) opened a submission period for Cypriot artists and composers to submit songs until 23 January 1982. Each artist or composer was only allowed to submit up to two entries each. By the end of the submission period, CyBC had received 29 entries, of which four were invalid. The internal selection took place on 16 February 1982 and the results of the internal selection were decided by a 9-member jury. The competition consisted of multiple stages and in the final stage of the internal selection, five songs remained and "" by Anna Vissi was declared the winner. At Eurovision On the night of the final Anna Vissi performed eighth in the running order, following and pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MAD TV (Greece)
MAD TV (also known as MAD) is a Greek television network that broadcasts music related programming including video clips, music news, and interviews as well as concert footage. It was the first music station in Greece, launched on June 6, 1996, and is run by Andreas Kouris. History In May 2000, MAD TV launched the first Greek music portal, which provides its users with the most up to date worldwide music information along with brand new Internet services. MAD TV also offers a wide range of Retail and Business-to-business, B2B services to the public: Go MAD (interactive service) and MAD Music (5 music-interactive audio channels) available on Nova (Forthnet), Nova (DTH satellite platform in Greece), MAD Shop (online CD shop) through their website, Nova (Forthnet), Nova and i-mode mobile telephony, MAD Scanner (mobile service for acoustic fingerprint) through Vodafone Greece, Real-time video streaming of MAD TV’s program for 2G and 3G mobile phones, mobile content (ring-tones, lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antidoto
''Antidoto'' (Greek: ''Αντίδοτο''; English: ''Antidote'') is the nineteenth studio album by famous Greek singer, Anna Vissi. It was released on 1 April 1998 in Greece and Cyprus and certified platinum in a week, but later reached double-platinum status, selling over 140,000 units. It was the first album in Greek music history to sell 80,000 copies in the first week of its release. The album was also released in international packaging in France, Germany and South Africa. Album information Background The album was recorded in London during 1997 where Nikos Karvelas lived at the time. When Vissi was performing in Athens and would head off to London on her days off to record the album. "Gazi" was the first song she presented to the public during her gigs in Gazi Club in Athens in winter 1997–1998 season. The cover of ''Antidoto'' was made by a photograph from the booklet of the album Travma which was reversed and edited. Additional photos in the booklet were captured fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Travma
''Travma'' (Greek: ''Τραύμα''; English: ''Trauma'') is the 18th studio album by Greek singer, Anna Vissi. It was released on 16 April 1997 by Sony Music Greece. The album was certified gold within 12 days and eventually achieved triple-platinum certification for the sale of 180,000 units. It was the best-selling album of the year and one of the best-selling albums of the 1990s. The album also includes a duet with Greek pop singer, Sakis Rouvas. Rerelease ''Travma'' was released in Australia with English-language liner notes and packaging in mid-1997 to help promote the Australian tour of the ''Trauma'' and her recent English-language single debut, "Forgive Me This". The album was released in a special tour edition featuring a bonus disc with five songs from previous albums. Vissi promoted the album and tour by participating in a high-profile media campaign including press, radio, national television interviews, and in-store signings. In 2008, Greek newspaper ''Isotimia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Klima Tropiko
''Klima Tropiko'' ( Greek: ''Κλίμα Τροπικό''; ) is the name of a Greek album by singer Anna Vissi released in Greece and Cyprus in February 1996. It reached 2× Platinum, acclaiming both critical and commercial success and establishing Vissi's image as a pop icon and contemporary artist in both Greece and Cyprus. In 2000,Hülya Avşar covered the song in Turkish as "Sevdim" ("I loved"). In 2019, the album was selected for inclusion in the Panik Gold box set ''The Legendary Recordings 1982-2019''. The release came after Panik's acquisition rights of Vissi's back catalogue from her previous record company Sony Music Greece. This box set was printed on a limited edition of 500 copies containing CD releases of all of her albums from 1982 to 2019 plus unreleased material. Music Music and lyrics are by Nikos Karvelas, Apostolos Diavolikis, and Natalia Germanou. Track listing # "Trelenome (Klima Tropiko)" (I go crazy (Tropical climate)) # "Ke Ti Egine" (So what?) # ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Epomeni Kinisi
''I Epomeni Kinisi'' (; ) is a Greek album by singer Anna Vissi released in Greece and Cyprus in 1986 by CBS Greece. This album is all written by Nikos Karvelas. In spite of her previous albums, it featured a clear pop sound, very distinctive of Vissi's next albums. The album reached platinum status and was one of the best-selling albums of 1987 in Greece. Album information As the two number-one singles off the album ''Kati Simveni'' were written by Nikos Karvelas, the suggestion for the next album to be written and produced entirely by Karvelas was unanimously accepted by Vissi's label executives. The result was a pop album of 10 songs, a departure from laiko and Greek folk tunes ''Kati Simveni'' was influenced from. The result was commercially and critically acclaimed, with sales reaching Platinum status, selling more than 100,000 copies and becoming one of the most commercial Greek albums of 1987. It is one of the first album titles CBS Greece released on CD in early 1988 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kitrino Galazio
''Kitrino Galazio'' (, ) is the title of the second studio album by Greek singer Anna Vissi, released in Greece and Cyprus in 1979 by EMI Greece. It was her first album after her departure from Minos, her previous record label. The album reached platinum status, and was one of the best-selling albums of 1979 in Greece. Background and release After Vissi left her previous label, she continued to pursue pop music with the release of her second album. Music and lyrics were written by renowned creators such as Takis Bougas, Yiannis Kalamitsis, Daniel Deschênes, Giorgos Kanellopoulos, Spyros Vlassopoulow, Marianna Sakkari and Vissi herself. The album was well received by the public, with first single "Aftos Pou Perimeno" becoming one of the most played songs of the year. In 1995, ''Kitrino Galazio'' was among the albums that Minos EMI selected for re-release on CD; the CD edition of the album was regularly shipped to stores throughout the years. In 1997, the popularity of "Aftos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kravgi
''Kravgi'' (Greek: ''Κραυγή''; English: ''Scream'') is the 20th studio album by Greek singer Anna Vissi. It was released on 23 November 2000 by Sony Music Greece, and later was released by Sony Music in Turkey in 2001 as well as in Australia and New Zealand in 2002. The album was received seven times platinum certification in Greece and Cyprus, and platinum in Turkey. It was the best-selling album of 2000 in Greece and Cyprus. In Australia, it charted within the top 75 of the official Australian charts and is the best selling Greek album in the country. Today, the album stands as one of the most successful albums of all time in Greece with sales passed over 175,000 copies (350,000 discs). This album, along with English-speaking album Everything I Am, released the same year, showcased a significant change over Anna's stylistic and musical selections, expanding her image as a pop icon and contemporary artist as promoted in the mid-1990s and onwards. Release After the relea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fotia (album)
''Fotia'' (; ) is the name of a Greek album by singer Anna Vissi. It was released in Greece and Cyprus in 1989 by CBS Greece. The album is entirely composed and written by Nikos Karvelas. The album reached platinum status. By 1990, the album sold more than 180,000 copies, and became the second best-selling album of 1990 in Greece. Singles and legacy "Pseftika" The album's first single "Pseftika" was among the first hit songs in Greece mixing Western dance vibes with Eastern sounds from India, Turkey and Greece. Nightclubs heavily played the modern Greek song, which until then nightclubs distinguished from their bouzoukia counterparts generally played only foreign music. It was so different from what Vissi had sung that she did not want to initially record the song, but ironically it turned out to be one of her biggest hits. Thus, "Pseftika" is noted as revolutionary to modern Greek song. A music video, directed by Nikos Soulis, accompanied the single release, gaining significant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laïko
Laïko or laïkó (, ; "[song] of the people", "popular [song]"; ) is a Greece, Greek folk-pop music genre in accordance with the tradition of the Greeks, Greek people. Also referred to as "folk song" or "urban folk music" () in its plural form, Laïkó changed forms over the decades after the commercialization of Rebetiko music. Rebetiko and elafró tragoudi Until the 1930s the Greek discography was dominated by two musical genres: the Greek folk music () and the ''elafró tragoudi'' (, lit. "light[weight] song"). The latter was represented by musical ensemble, ensembles of singers/musicians or solo artists like Attik and Nikos Gounaris. It was the Greek version of the international popular music of the era. In the 1930s the first rebetiko recordings had a massive impact on Greek music. As Markos Vamvakaris stated, "we were the first to record ''laïká'' (popular) songs". In the years to follow this type of music, the first form of what is now called ''laïkó tragoúdi'', be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
