Karagiannakis Nikos

He was a professional musician who played the violin and crafted musical instruments for his personal use. Known by the nickname “Mikes”, he also worked as a labourer, farmer, and carpenter. His musical journey took a professional turn when he married and settled in...

Sofiadellis Antonis

He was an amateur singer who mainly sang at improvised celebrations with his friends, without musical instruments. To earn his living, he worked for 15 years at an olive oil press in Plomari, and later retired as a transporter of olive oil.

Rodanos Charilaos

He was a musician and a music teacher. His primary instrument was the violin, and he also played the mandolin and guitar. He performed at engagements, serenades, weddings, funerals, gatherings in kafenia (traditional cafes), private homes, entertainment centres,...

Rodanos Stavros

He took the name for his musical group “Annes” from his paternal grandmother’s name. He initially played the clarinet and later transitioned to the guitar. Occasionally, he would sing specific songs upon request. With vast experience in the music...

Pratsos Panos

Gianniotiko Agiasos | 1962 Group tune Musicians: Panos Pratsos (violin), Stratis Psyrras or “Mouzou” (santur), Stavros Rodanos (guitar). Origin: “Aegean Ark” – Musical crossroads in the Aegean. Lesvos, 19th-20th century Sound Engineer: Agiasos Reading Room supervised by P. Pratsos

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