The Recording Career of Vasílis Tsitsánis (1936-1983) An Analysis of his Music and the Problems of Research into Greek Popular Music Nikolaos Ordoulidis Submitted in accordance with the requirements for the degree of PhD The University of Leeds School of Music August, 2012
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There is a clear and abundant evidence to suggest that Vasílis Tsitsánis (1915-1984) was a well known songwriter, bouzouki virtuoso, lyricist and singer both in Greece and abroad. The evaluation of his work reveals that he remains a key figure in the history of Greek popular music. Vasílis Tsitsánis as musician and composer was an innovator, his musical roots in rembétiko being transformed through his creative effort is said to have led to the development and establishment of the modern laikó style.
