Giorgos Alkaios Γιώργος Αλκαίος | |
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 Alkaios attending an event for the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 in Oslo, Norway. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Giorgos Vasiliou |
| Also known as | Giorgos Alkeos |
| Born | 24 December 1971 Athens, Greece |
| Genres | Pop, modern laïka |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | BMG Greece, Sony Music Greece, Alpha Records, Virus Music, Friends Music Factory, Heaven Music |
| Website | http://www.alkaios.gr |
Giorgos Alkaios (Greek: Γιώργος Αλκαίος; born 24 December 1971) is a Greek recording artist. His career began in 1989 after appearing on a Greek reality show. Following a brief period of stage acting, Alkaios dedicated himself to music. His first single, "Ti Ti", made him popular in Greece. His distinctive musical style fuses Greek and Oriental elements with modern pop music. To date he has been certified with 5 platinum and 9 gold albums.[1] Alkaios represented Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song "OPA", and placed 8th in the Final.
- ^ "Ellinikos Telikos 2010 (Live Show)". Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation. 12 March 2010.