Vassilis Tsitsanis was a legendary Greek songwriter, composer, and singer who left an indelible mark on the Rebetiko and Laiko genres of Greek music. Born on January 18, 1915, in Trikala, Greece, Tsitsanis became synonymous with the bouzouki, a central instrument in Greek folk music. Throughout his career, which spanned several decades beginning in the 1930s, Tsitsanis wrote and recorded more than 500 songs, many of which have become timeless classics.

Tsitsanis was not only a master of the bouzouki but also a prolific songwriter whose compositions bridged the gap between traditional Greek folk music and the modern sounds that resonated with a wider audience. His music often reflected the socioeconomic realities and national sentiments of Greece, especially during and after World War II and the subsequent Greek Civil War. Perhaps his most famous song, "Synnefiasmeni Kyriaki" (Cloudy Sunday), became an anthem of Greek blues, conveying the melancholy and somber mood of its era. Tsitsanis continued to influence and shape Greek music until his passing on January 18, 1984. His legacy endures, not only through his own recordings but also through various tributes and remastered collections of his works, such as "Greece - Grèce: Homage to Tsitsanis" and "The Complete Vasilis," that continue to bring his treasured music to new generations of listeners.

Genres

Bouzouki

Laiko

Rebetiko

Latest Release

O Vassilis Tsitsanis Paizei Kai Tragouda Ti Sinefiasmeni Kiriaki (Remastered 2024)

Vassilis Tsitsanis

Single - Released January 5, 2024