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January 18, Birth and death of Vassilis Tsitsanis

January 18, Birth and death of Vassilis Tsitsanis

Vassilis Tsitsanis, one of Greece's most celebrated and influential musicians, was born on January 18, 1915, and tragically passed away on the same date, January 18, 1984, on his 69th birthday. Tsitsanis was a pioneer of Greek folk music, particularly rebetiko, and his contributions continue to shape the country's musical legacy today.