Haris Alexiou

Haris Alexiou (Χάρις Αλεξίου) appeared in the Greek musical scene in the early ’70s. Her charismatic voice, combined with a unique way of performing and a strong scenic presence, very soon led her to the top. Today she is still at the top, always working hard, always seeking new ways of expression and always giving prestige and value to the contemporary light and popular Greek music. She has worked with the most important Greek songwriters, has performed at the greatest musical theatres in all five continents and has received several important awards. She has had over thirty her own albums recorded, has participated in albums of other artits, either renowned or young and promising, being always open to new ways in music. The first important step in her career was her participation whith George Dalaras in the album “Mikra Asia” (Asia Minor”) written by Apostolos Caldaras and Pythagoras in 1972. A historic album, the biggest hit of the ’70s and rightfully included in “MINOS-EMI’s 100 Greatest Hit of the Century”. In 1973 Haris participates in the albums “Kalimera ilie” (“Good Morning, Sun”) by Manos Loizos and Lefteris Papadopoulos,”Byzantinos Esperinos” ( “Byzantine Vesper”) by Apostolos Kaldaras and Lefteris Papadopoulos and Odos Aristotelous”(“Aristotelous Street”) by Yannis Spanos and Lefteris Papadopoulos. Meeting Manos Loizos was the beginning of a lifelong friendship and a prolific cooperation. In 1975, her first personal album “12 ‘Laika’ Songs” is released. One of them, “Dimitroula” becomes an all time standard.