Yannis C. Lyras

Born in 1951 in London; he comes from Oinousses, near the Aegean island of Chios.

He is president of Paralos Maritime Corporation S.A. He was vice chairman of the Union of Greek Shipowners from 1991 to 1997 and chairman from 1997 to 2003.

He represents the Union of Greek Shipowners to the Board of Directors of the Union of European Shipowners (ECSA), where, during the period 1991-1993, he assumed the chairman position.

Founder member of the Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association (HELMEPA), and member of the Board of Directors over a number of years.

Founder member of the Hellenic Society for the Protection of the Environment and the Cultural Heritage, and member of the Board of Directors over a number of years.

Supporter of Domna Samiou’s work and member of the Domna Samiou Greek Folk Music Association.

Songs

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  • SongEastern AegeanChiosSea and Sailors Song

I Want to Sail Away

  • Να τα ταξιδέψω θέλω ⬥ I would sail away I would, eri pali in Attaleia’s waters yea, eri pali, with the vessels from Psara, who have sailors true and fine, who have sailors fine and hearty and who port aboard the sails, leaping into fire and gales ’said to thee I’m [...]
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Records

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  • AlbumCD, Digital release2002Domna Samiou Greek Folk Music Association

Songs of Dame Sea

The wealth of Greek traditional music has been enriched by every aspect of maritime tradition – by its values, virtues and charm – as is amply demonstrated by this wonderful collection of songs. They embrace the ways people have sung, since Ulysses, about the temptations of the sea, its risks, […]
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