Yiorgos Batis Γιώργος Μπάτης | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Yiorgos Tsoros (Γιώργος Τσώρος) |
Also known as | Yiorgos Ampatis |
Born | c. 1885 Methana |
Died | 10 March 1967 (aged 81–82) |
Genres | Rebetiko |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, song-writer |
Instrument(s) | Baglamas, Bouzouki |
Yiorgos Batis (Greek: Γιώργος Μπάτης, also Giorgos Batis) (1885 – 10 March 1967) was one of the first rebetes influential to rebetiko music. His real name was Yiorgos Tsoros although he was known as Yiorgos Ampatis. He had a great love for music and musical instruments (baglamas, bouzouki, etc.).