Also known as: Yorgos Mazonakis, Γιώργος Μαζωνάκης
Biography
Giorgos Mazonakis (Greek: Γιώργος Μαζωνάκης, born 4 March 1972) is a Greek modern folk-pop and pop singer.
He was born and raised in the neighbourhood of Nikaia, Piraeus. He grew up listening to the traditional laiko songs of Stratos Dionysiou, Yiannis Parios, Marinella and Haris Alexiou. Very quickly, at the age of 15, he realized his desire to become a singer. The first time he sang at a nightclub was in Patras, in the summer of 1992 and he was discovered by executives of PolyGram Greece. Giorgos Mazonakis' temperament, his unique interpretation and innovative views, changed the way of nightlife, with highly successful appearances at all the known nightclubs in Athens. At the same time, Mazonakis has made many appearances throughout Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Australia, and in several U.S. states including: New York City, New Jersey, Atlantic City, and Chicago. Also one of his best hits was released in Italy giving to the huge the success the song had there, "Mou Leipe...
