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About Pantelis Thalassinos
Early Life
Pantelis Thalassinos was born on June 11, 1958, in Keratsini, Piraeus, to a father, Michalis, from the island of Chios, and a mother, Evangelia, from Serifos. At two, he moved with his family to Chios, where he attended school and first picked up the guitar at seven.
Musical Style & Sound
Thalassinos performs contemporary Laïko and traditional Laïko, with a sound shaped by his island roots and connection to both Chios and Serifos musical traditions.
Career Rise
Thalassinos began performing in 1977, while also working for a shipping company until 1987, interrupted by twenty-two months of army service from 1980 to 1981. In 1986, he co-founded the group Lathrepivates ("Stowaways"). After the group disbanded in 1991, he returned to Chios, where he founded the live music venue Myrovolos. He returned to Athens and resumed live performances in 1994, and is currently a member of the group Triphono. Over his career, he has released six solo albums and contributed to more than thirty others as a composer or guest singer.
Diaspora Impact
Thalassinos's deep ties to island traditions from both Chios and Serifos give his catalog particular resonance with diaspora audiences connected to those specific Aegean communities. His decades-long presence in contemporary Laïko keeps him tied to the broader tradition that diaspora listeners follow across generations.
FAQ
What genre does Pantelis Thalassinos perform?
Pantelis Thalassinos performs contemporary Laïko and traditional Laïko, with a sound shaped by his island roots and connection to both Chios and Serifos musical traditions.
How did Pantelis Thalassinos become a musician?
He began performing in 1977, first picking up the guitar at seven after moving to Chios with his family at age two.
What did Pantelis Thalassinos do before focusing on music full-time?
He worked for a shipping company until 1987, interrupted by twenty-two months of army service from 1980 to 1981.
What was the group Lathrepivates?
In 1986, Thalassinos co-founded the group Lathrepivates ("Stowaways"), which was active until it disbanded in 1991.
Has Pantelis Thalassinos been involved in music venues?
Yes. After the disbanding of Lathrepivates, he returned to Chios and founded the live music venue Myrovolos.
Where can I listen to Pantelis Thalassinos?
You can stream his music on GetGreece Radio, along with other leading voices connected to Aegean island musical traditions.
About
Pantelis Thalassinos is the master of melodic, island-influenced Éntekhno. His songs often evoke the sea, the wind, and the simplicity of Greek island life. Since his days with the duo "Lathrepivates," he has remained a top-tier artist. In 2025, he completed a tour of the Greek islands that was documented for a cultural series. As of 2026, he is the voice of Greek summer, with hits like "Anathema Se" being among the most requested songs in the country.
Diaspora Impact
His music is an essential "cure" for homesickness among the diaspora, perfectly capturing the spirit of the Aegean islands.
