Maria Yiakoulis
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Maria Yiakoulis (Μαρία Γιακούλη) August, 1974
Born in Sydney Australia, Maria's musical influences are many; but none stronger than the music of her parent's homeland. Coming from a family with a background in music and dance, there is an on going connection with the sounds and tempos of Greece.
Today, Maria has been developing a sound which identifies her generation. This fusion of Australian society and Greek traditions culminate in music and lyric, reaching out to all cultures that have influenced Australia.
Maria's musical interests began with the violin and progressed in the classical influences, peaking as a classically trained flautist. Shortly thereafter she expanded her musical horizons and moved to the not so structured world of jazz and blues.
Her appetite for expression furthered her exploration through various forms of world and ethnic music, bringing her full circle to the sounds of her parent's homeland, melodies and modes etched deeply into the soul of the Mediterranean.
