About
Greek Canadian guitarist, composer, and producer known for his Mediterranean-inspired instrumental guitar music and recognized for songs such as "Fantasia," "Mediterranean Eyes," "Midnight Dance," "Romantica," "Santorini Sunset," "Suenos Del Mar," and "Café Kastoria," as well as for gold-certified albums like Pavlo and Fantasia.
Before fame
He began playing guitar when he was around 10 years old after being inspired by classic rock and traditional Greek music. He spent years practicing and developing a distinctive instrumental sound that focused on melody and rhythm. He released his self-titled debut album Pavlo in 1998 which helped establish his career as a professional recording artist.
Trivia
His albums Pavlo and Fantasia earned gold certification in Canada. He received a JUNO Award nomination for Best Instrumental Album for Fantasia. He was part of the collaborative project Trifecta alongside Rik Emmett and Oscar Lopez which also earned a JUNO nomination. He has performed for King Charles III.
Family life
His full name is Pavlo Simtikidis. He was born and raised in Toronto, Canada in a family with strong Greek roots which heavily influenced his musical style. His parents were Greek immigrants.
Associated with
His song "Fantasia" was sampled in R. Kelly's "Fiesta (Remix)" which featured Jay-Z.
