The Habibis
Musical artist
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The Habibis (stylised as The haBiBis) are an Australian band that plays traditional Greek music.[1] They won the ARIA Award for Best World Music Album with their album Intoxication.[2]
GenresGreek traditional
Years active1995–2001, 2006–present
The Habibis | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Greek traditional |
| Years active | 1995–2001, 2006–present |
Members
- Irine Vela - laouto, bouzouki, guitar
- Pascal Latra - vocals, baglama, percussion
- Mulaim Vela - guitar
- Rachel Cogan - recorder
- Achilles Yiangoulli - bouzouki, vocals, percussion
- Wendy Rowlands - violin
- Sotiris Traianopoulos - clarinet
- Jenny M Thomas - violin
- Zois Tzikas - percussion
Discography
Albums
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Four Warriors |
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| Intoxication |
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| Selections 1995-2006 |
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Awards and nominations
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987. The Cat Empire has won one award.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Intoxication | Best World Music Album | Won | [3] |