Vasilis Karras

Folk Singer

Birthday November 12, 1953

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Kavala, Greece

DEATH DATE Dec 24, 2023 (70)

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About

Legendary folk singer who became known as one of the last practitioners of the Kapsourika style, especially in his wistful music about lost loves. His song "Gia Ton Idio Anthropo Milame" has accumulated over 9 million streams on Spotify. 

Before Fame

His summer 1969 appearance at Thessaloniki club Prosfygas at the age of sixteen immediately catapulted him to local fame, where his raspy voice became his trademark. 

Trivia

His 1996 album, Tilefonise Mou, was a two-time Platinum-certified hit and became one of his best-selling works. He has released over 40 albums throughout his prolific career. 

Family Life

His family was residing in Kokkinohori, Kavala, when he was born, but relocated to Thessaloniki when he was ten years old. 

Associated With

His fame as a folk singer in Greece was comparable to the fame of Pete Seeger in the United States.