Agathonas Iakovidis
Appearance
Agathonas Iakovidis Αγάθωνας Ιακωβίδης | |
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![]() Agathonas Iakovidis, Eurovision 2013 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Agathonas Iakovidis |
Also known as | Agathonas |
Born | 2 January 1955 |
Origin | Langadas, Thessaloniki, Greece |
Died | 5 August 2020 | (aged 65)
Genres | Rebetiko, folk |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, baglama, baglamas, oud, bouzouki, mandolin, mandola, tzoura |
Years active | 1971–2020 |
Website | http://www.agathonas.gr |
Agathonas Iakovidis (Greek: Αγάθωνας Ιακωβίδης; 2 January 1955 – 5 August 2020) was a Greek folk singer of rebetiko style. He represented Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 with Koza Mostra and the song "Alcohol Is Free".[1][2]
Career
[edit]Agathonas Iakovidis was born in Evangelismos in 1955. His parents were refugees from Asia Minor. He was a self-educated student. Agathonas has been involved professionally in music since 1973. After a few years, he released his first album in 1977. Since then, many new albums have been released by Iakovidis.
On 5 August 2020, Iakovidis was found dead in his bed from a heart attack, aged 65.[3]
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album |
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NL [4] | |||
2013 | "Alcohol Is Free" (Koza Mostra featuring Agathonas Iakovidis) |
95 | Non-album single |
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Agathonas Iakovidis discography at Discogs
References
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- ^ Roxburgh, Gordon (18 February 2013). "Koza Mostra & Agathonas Iakovidis to represent Greece". European Broadcasting Union.
- ^ Montebello, Edward (18 February 2013). "Koza Mostra feat. Agathonas to represent Greece in Malmö". esctoday.com.
- ^ Greek Rebetiko Musician Agathonas Iakovidis Passes Away at Age 65
- ^ Hung, Steffen. "Discografie Agathon Lakovidis". Dutch Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).