Manolis Chiotis

Manolis Chiotis

Manolis Chiotis (Greek: Μανώλης Χιώτης; March 21, 1920, Thessaloniki – March 21, 1970, Athens) was a Greek rebetiko and laiko composer, singer, and bouzouki player.[1] He is considered one of the greatest bouzouki soloists of all time. He invented the four-course bouzouki (tetrachordo) and introduced the guitar-like tuning, who found it better suited to the kind of virtuoso playing he was famous for.

Chiotis died on his 50th birthday, March 21, 1970.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Μανώλης Χιώτης (1920 – 1970) [Manolis Chiotis (1920 - 1970)] (in Greek). SanSimera.gr. (English translation)

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