The document provides biographical information on 10 famous Greek singers and composers, including Melina Merkouri, Nana Mouscouri, Maria Callas, Haris Alexiou, Mikis Theodorakis, Giorgos Dalaras, Marios Fragoulis, and Manos Hadgidakis. For each person, it lists their name, birthdate/location, career highlights, and links to 2 of their songs on YouTube.

1. Melina Merkouri
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

2. Nana Mouscouri
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

3. Maria Kallas
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

4. Haris Alexiou
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

5. Mikis Theodorakis
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

6. Giorgos Dalaras
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

7. Marios Fragoulis
Marios 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

8. Manos Hadgidakis
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