Markos Vamvakaris
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Markos Vamvakaris (Greek: Μάρκος Βαμβακάρης; 10 May 1905 – 8 February 1972), was a rebetiko musician. He is universally referred to by rebetiko writers and fans simply by his first name, Markos. The great significance of Vamvakaris for the rebetiko is also reflected by his nickname: the "patriarch of the rebetiko".[1]
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Birth name | Markos Vamvakaris |
Born | (1905-05-10)10 May 1905 Ano Syros, Syros, Greece |
Died | 8 February 1972(1972-02-08) (aged 66) Nikaia, Greece |
Genres | Rebetiko |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, artist |
Instrument(s) | Singer, bouzouki, composer |
Years active | 1932–early 1960s |
Labels | Columbia Records, Parlophone, Odeon, His Masters Voice, RCA Victor |
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