(1947–2011) | Born and raised in Agiassos, Lesvos. Singer of traditional songs, amateur actor, and active member of his village community, where he was known by the nickname “Pappel’”. He also worked as a builder and café owner.
He was noted for his theatrical and vocal talents and played a leading role in local festivals and folk celebrations. He participated in the Choir of the Agiassos Reading Society and sang in recordings made by Simon Karas in Agiassos in 1974, which were released in the collections “Songs of Mytilene and Asia Minor” and “Songs of Mytilene and Chios”.
