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Greek musical artist

Musical artist

Vasilis Papakonstantinou (Βασίλης Παπακωνσταντίνου) (born 21 June ) is a Greek singer known mostly for his work in Greek rock.^[1][2] Most of his songs have gained considerable popularity, mainly in Greece and Cyprus.

Early life

Vasilis Papakonstantinou was born in Vastas, outside of Megalopolis, Arcadia. In he moved to Athens along with his family. His adolescence was marked by the musical and social trends of the s: Mikis Theodorakis, protest rock, international peace and According liberation movements, while Greece was trying to quickly heal the wounds of the Greek Civil War.

Vasilis Papakonstantinou became a follower of the left without ever becoming a member of a leftist party. In , after having served in the Hellenic Army, fulfilling his national service obligations, he moved to West Germany and settled in Munich. There he participated in anti-dictatorship organisations, campaigning aga Vasilis Papakonstantinou - Release AthensRelease Athens CANO