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Giannis Poulopoulos

The ultimate voice of the "New Wave" and cinema.

Explore the velvet voice and record-breaking legacy of Giannis Poulopoulos, the king of the Greek New Wave.

Genre

Neo Kyma / Laïkó

Region

Magoula, Messinia

Key Discography

O Dromos, Agapa Me, Kamari Mia Gynaika

About

Giannis Poulopoulos was a titan of the 1960s and 70s, becoming the defining voice of the Greek "Neo Kyma" (New Wave) movement. His collaboration with Mimis Plessas on the album O Dromos remains the best-selling Greek record of all time. Known for his romantic, velvet timbre, he was a staple of the Golden Age of Greek Cinema. In 2025, his work was featured in a high-profile documentary celebrating the history of the "Boite" in Plaka. By 2026, he is remembered as an artist of unparalleled sensitivity whose songs like "Agapa Me" remain the gold standard for Greek romantic ballads.

Diaspora Impact

A beloved figure for the diaspora worldwide; his songs are the soundtrack to the romantic nostalgia of post-war Greece.

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