Manolis Angelopoulos facts for kids

Manolis Angelopoulos (Greek: Μανώλης Αγγελόπουλος; born April 8, 1939 – died April 2, 1989) was a famous Greek singer. He was known for his unique voice and musical style. Manolis Angelopoulos was of Romani background.

Early Life and Music

Manolis Angelopoulos spent his childhood traveling across Greece. His family was Romani and lived in a caravan. They sold many different items, like carpets and watermelons.

He used his singing voice to help sell goods. He would sing over loudspeakers from the family's trucks. This was how he first started performing.

When he was 13, Manolis lost his father. He began working in clubs to help his family. His amazing singing talent soon got noticed. In 1957, he recorded his very first song.

Rise to Fame

Manolis Angelopoulos became very popular in the 1960s. He was famous for his love songs. He also sang about Greek refugees and interesting places.

His music mixed Greek, Romani, and Arabian sounds. This made his songs special and different. One of his most famous songs is "Ta Mavra Matia Sou" (Greek: Τα μαύρα μάτια σου). Its tune was inspired by an Egyptian composer named Mohammed Abdel Wahab.

Manolis Angelopoulos is still one of Greece's most celebrated singers. He passed away in a London hospital on April 2, 1989. This was just one week before his 50th birthday.

Family Life

Manolis Angelopoulos married Anna Vasileiou, who was also a singer. They had three children together. Their names are Elias, Stathis, and Maria. A famous singer named Stelios Kazantzidis was Maria's godfather.

Famous Songs

• "Τα μαύρα μάτια σου" (Ta mavra matia sou)
• "Μολυβιά" (Molyvia)
• "Όσο αξίζεις εσύ" (Oso axizeis esy)
• "Τη βαρέθηκε η ψυχή μου" (Ti varethike i psichi mou)
• "Σβήσε με κυρά μου" (Svise me kyra mou)
• "Τα φιλιά σου είναι φωτιά" (Ta filia sou enai fotia)