Yannis Kotsiras
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Yannis Kotsiras Γιάννης Κότσιρας | |
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_performing_in_2024_(cropped).jpg) Yannis Kotsiras performing in 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 5 October 1969 |
| Origin | Athens, Greece |
| Genres | Entechno, laiko, pop |
| Occupations | singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1990–present |
Yannis Kotsiras (Greek: Γιάννης Κότσιρας; born 5 October 1969) is a Greek singer and songwriter.
Kotsiras was born in Athens on 5 October 1969.[1]
He began his career in 1990, singing folk music, and released his first album in 1996, titled Athoos Enochos ('Innocent Guilt'). He released his first live album in 2002. In 2004, in honour of that year's Athens Olympic Games, he released the song "Pass the Flame" in English, Greek, and instrumental versions on the same CD. In 2010, he began a collaboration with Yasmin Levy. Among his most popular songs are "Filakas Aggelos"('Guardian Angel') and "Anathema Se" ('Curse You').[1]
