Savvas Houvartas, (

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: Σάββας Χουβαρτάς; 1968 – 4 May 2013) was a Cypriot guitarist and songwriter. His compositions, are influenced by

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, and are instrumental or with

lyrics; overall are close to the Mediterranean music;

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is another characteristic of his music. Houvartas regularly performed his music at festivals and various venues. Amongst the festivals are the Etnofest World Culture Festival in Serbia, Kypria festival, the

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Cultural Festival, and Pomos Paradise Jazz Festival. 'Erimos' a composition of Savvas has been included in the 2007 Europavox Festival compilation CD. Houvartas died on 4 May 2013. A showcase event in the Rialto Theatre was dedicated to his memory in 2014.

Discography

*2010 'A minor JAM' *2007 Europavox Festival (France) Compilation CD - Composition 'Erimos' under World Music category *2007 'Acoustic'

References

External links

Savvas Houvartas website Etno Festival Palić, Serbia Festival Europavox, France
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