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Apostolos Nikolaidis

ABOUT

Apostolos Nikolaidis was the first Greek artist to record “prohibited” rebétika songs with their original lyrics in the early 1970s during a time when this musical genre was banned in Greece, his unparalleled and unforgettable vocal interpretations causing a sensation and captivating Greek music audiences worldwide. His career spanned four decades. Learn more about Apostolos and his legacy in a recently-released biography by his daughter (see below).

NEWS

A groundbreaking bilingual book in Greek and English paying tribute to the iconic career and lasting artistic legacy of Apostolos Nikolaidis was released in 2022. Authored by his daughter, Maria A. Nikolaidis, Apostolos Nikolaidis: The Authentic Laïká Singer Who Was Never Censored stands as a unique visual monograph capturing the essence of a musical pioneer whose impact spanned borders and generations.

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“… A rewarding biography with a wealth of testimonies, documentation, photographs and research on his life and a career crowned by incredible recognition in the United States after he recorded the ‘forbidden’ rebetika.”
_{— Iota Sykka, Kathimerini English Edition}

“This up-close look will prove an inspiring and entertaining read for fans, an introduction for those new to [Apostolos Nikolaidis], and a valuable source for researchers and musicologists.”
_{— Booklife by Publisher’s Weekly}

“… A beautifully illustrated bilingual publication […] [Apostolos Nikolaidis’] creativity should be seen as part of America’s multiethnic cultural richness.”
_{— Prof. Alexander Kitroeff, The National Herald}

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