Agathonas Iakovidis

Agathonas Iakovidis
Αγάθωνας Ιακωβίδης
Agathonas Iakovidis, Eurovision 2013
Agathonas Iakovidis, Eurovision 2013
Background information
Birth nameAgathonas Iakovidis
Also known asAgathonas
Born(1955-01-02)2 January 1955
OriginLangadas, Thessaloniki, Greece
Died5 August 2020(2020-08-05) (aged 65)
GenresRebetiko, folk
OccupationSinger
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, baglama, baglamas, oud, bouzouki, mandolin, mandola, tzoura
Years active1971–2020
Websitehttp://www.agathonas.gr

Agathonas Iakovidis (Greek: Αγάθωνας Ιακωβίδης; 2 January 1955 – 5 August 2020) was a Greek folk singer of rebetiko style. He represented Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 with Koza Mostra and the song "Alcohol Is Free".[1][2]

  1. ^ Roxburgh, Gordon (18 February 2013). "Koza Mostra & Agathonas Iakovidis to represent Greece". European Broadcasting Union.
  2. ^ Montebello, Edward (18 February 2013). "Koza Mostra feat. Agathonas to represent Greece in Malmö". esctoday.com.