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About Litsa Giagkousi
Early Life
Litsa Giagkousi, born Evangelia Giagkousi on March 21, 1963, in Amphiali, Piraeus, expressed a love for singing from a very young age and decided early on to pursue it professionally.
Musical Style & Sound
Giagkousi performs Laïko and pop, building a career centered on nightclub performance and collaboration with major established Greek artists across a career spanning multiple decades.
Career Rise
Giagkousi began her professional career in 1981, performing alongside major Greek artists at nightclubs, including Giannis Parios, Marinella, Demis Roussos, Pitsa Papadopoulou, Lefteris Pantazis, Anna Vissi, Angelos Dionysiou, Notis Sfakianakis, Christos Kyriazis, and Giorgos Alkaios. Her recorded catalog includes the albums "Anexitila Simadia" and "Akou," both released in 1997 through Universal, and "Otan Mia Gynaika," released through Sony Music Greece.
Diaspora Impact
Giagkousi's decades of collaborations with major names across Greek Laïko and pop have kept her connected to the broader mainstream club-performance tradition that diaspora audiences following classic Laïko continue to associate with that era of Greek nightlife.
FAQ
What genre does Litsa Giagkousi sing?
Litsa Giagkousi performs Laïko and pop, building a career centered on nightclub performance and collaboration with major established Greek artists.
How did Litsa Giagkousi become famous?
She began her professional career in 1981, performing alongside major Greek artists at nightclubs, including Giannis Parios, Marinella, Demis Roussos, and Notis Sfakianakis.
Who has Litsa Giagkousi performed with?
Over her career, she's shared the stage with a wide range of major Greek artists, including Pitsa Papadopoulou, Lefteris Pantazis, Anna Vissi, Angelos Dionysiou, Christos Kyriazis, and Giorgos Alkaios.
What are Litsa Giagkousi's notable albums?
Her recorded catalog includes "Anexitila Simadia" and "Akou," both released in 1997 through Universal, and "Otan Mia Gynaika," released through Sony Music Greece.
Where can I listen to Litsa Giagkousi?
You can stream her music on GetGreece Radio, along with other leading voices in classic Greek Laïko and pop.
About
Litsa Giagkousi is an iconic figure who defined the 1990s "Golden Era" of Greek pop-Laïkó. Known for her powerful voice and charismatic performances, she has maintained a strong presence for over 30 years. In 2025, her "Best of" tour with other 90s legends was a massive nostalgia success. By 2026, she remains highly active, frequently collaborating with younger artists and appearing in top-tier television shows, proving her status as a permanent fixture of Greek entertainment.
Diaspora Impact
A legend for the older diaspora who grew up in the 90s; she remains a symbol of the high-energy, classic Greek pop era.
