Marinella

Marinella
Μαρινέλλα
Marinella in 2022
Marinella in 2022
Background information
Birth nameKyriaki Papadopoulou
BornMay 19, 1938 (1938-05-19) (age 86)
Thessaloniki, Greece
GenresFolk, laïko, blues, rebetiko
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, actress
InstrumentVoice
Years active1956–present
LabelsPolyGram Greece, Minos EMI, BMG Greece, Universal Music Greece

Kyriaki Papadopoulou (Greek: Κυριακή Παπαδοπούλου; born 19 May 1938), known by her stage name Marinella (Greek: Μαρινέλλα), is a Greek singer whose career has spanned several decades. She is well regarded due to her impressive vocal range.[1] Since the beginning of her professional singing career in 1956, she has released 66 solo albums, and has also been featured on many albums by other musicians. As of 2024, she remains active, at the age of 86, performing in concerts[2] and weekly shows at nightclubs.[3][4]

  1. ^ Dragoumanos, Petros (2009). Elliniki Diskografia 1950–2009 (Greek Discography 1950–2009)
  2. ^ "H Μαρινέλλα στην Κύπρο για δύο μεγαλειώδεις συναυλίες". July 11, 2024.
  3. ^ "Αθήνα-Θεσσαλονίκη: Τα 16 καλύτερα μουσικά σχήματα του φετινού χειμώνα". Αθήνα-Θεσσαλονίκη: Τα 16 καλύτερα μουσικά σχήματα του φετινού χειμώνα. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  4. ^ "Η Μαρινέλλα θα συνεχίζει να μας μαγεύει στο Nox μέχρι τις 18 Μαΐου". in.gr (in Greek). April 18, 2024. Retrieved October 1, 2024.