(1947–1996) | He was born in the village of Artopoula in Epirus. At the age of 13, he moved to Athens and worked various jobs before beginning his musical career. He sang at festivals and concerts in Greece and abroad. In addition to his extensive discography, he appeared on radio and television programs. In 1978, he founded the family entertainment center “Epirotiko Saloni” («Ηπειρώτικο Σαλόνι») in Athens. He was a devoted performer and tireless collector and preserver of authentic Epirotic folk songs. He passed away in September 1996 in Athens.
