Cretan Musician Giannis Xylouris Dies at 83
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Anogia and Crete bid farewell tomorrow, Saturday, January 17, to Giannis Xylouris, “Psarogiannis” as everyone on the island knew him, brother of the “archangel” of Crete Nikos Xylouris and the unique “Psarantonis”. The great lutenist and creator passed away yesterday at the age of 83, leaving behind a great musical legacy. Psarogiannis’ funeral will take place tomorrow, Saturday, with his family requesting that instead of wreaths, those who wish…
Cretan musician Giannis Xylouris dies at 83
Giannis Xylouris, known as Psarogiannis, a leading figure of traditional Cretan music and a member of the legendary Xylouris musical clan, fronted by the late Nikos Xylouris, a cultural icon, and the more radical Antonis Xylouris, best known as Psarantonis, died Thursday at the age of 83.
Yannis Xylouris, the beloved lutenist of Crete, passed away at the age of 83, spreading sadness throughout the Greek nation.
Yannis Xylouris (Psarogiannis) passed away at the age of 83. The great lutenist, who filled an entire orchestra with his playing, leaves behind a great legacy in Cretan music.
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