Manolis Hiotis is one of the most significant composers and bouzouki virtuoso, and also revolutionised the bouzouki adding one more string and changing the tuning.
His virtuosity was admired all over the world and Jimmi Hendrix was one of his biggest admirers.
Alongside Manolis Hiotis was his then wife Mary Linda, a great singer and together they created unforgettable tunes.
His virtuosity was admired all over the world and Jimmi Hendrix was one of his biggest admirers.
Alongside Manolis Hiotis was his then wife Mary Linda, a great singer and together they created unforgettable tunes.
Our show will be divided in two sections;
first part will be dedicated to the period before the creation of four string bouzouki influenced by Rebetiko , and the second part will be dedicated to the 1950’s era when bouzouki became more popular among the high society and his songs are influenced by the Latin American rhythms.
first part will be dedicated to the period before the creation of four string bouzouki influenced by Rebetiko , and the second part will be dedicated to the 1950’s era when bouzouki became more popular among the high society and his songs are influenced by the Latin American rhythms.
The band: A la Greca
Marina Deligianni, vocals
Dimitris Gionis, bouzouki vocals
George Grigoriadis, piano and guitar
Marina Deligianni, vocals
Dimitris Gionis, bouzouki vocals
George Grigoriadis, piano and guitar
The venue: The Water Rats
328 Grays Inn Road,
WC1X 8BZ
328 Grays Inn Road,
WC1X 8BZ