Giorgos Orfanidis is a Greek singer and musician who specializes in Pontic music, a traditional style from the Black Sea region. Born in 1968 in the village of Ano Komnina, Orfanidis began playing the lyra, a traditional stringed instrument, at a young age. He has since become one of the most renowned Pontic musicians in the world, known for his virtuosic playing and soulful vocals. Orfanidis has released numerous albums and toured extensively, sharing the rich cultural heritage of Pontic music with audiences around the globe.