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Markos Vamvakaris | |
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![]() Markos Vamvakaris | |
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Birth name | Markos Vamvakaris |
Born | Ano Syros, Syros, Greece | 10 May 1905
Died | 8 February 1972 Nikaia, Greece | (aged 66)
Genres | ![]() |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, artist |
Instrument(s) | Singer, bouzouki, composer |
Years active | 1932–early 1960s |
Labels | Columbia Records, Parlophone, Odeon, His Masters Voice, RCA Victor |
Spouse(s) |
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Markos Vamvakaris (Greek: Μάρκος Βαμβακάρης; 10 May 1905 – 8 February 1972), was a rebetiko musician. He is universally referred to by rebetiko writers and fans simply by his first name, Markos. The great significance of Vamvakaris for the rebetiko is also reflected by his nickname: the "patriarch of the rebetiko".[1]