Lefteris Pantazis (Greek: Λευτέρης Πανταζής) who is often called by the nickname LePa by the media and his fans, is a Greek singer.[1][2] He was born Eleftherios Pagkozidis (Ελευθέριος Παγκοζίδης) on 27 March 1955 to Pontic Greek parents in Tashkent, Uzbek SSR, in the USSR.[3] His parents repatriated to Greece as refugees in the 1960s.[4]

Career

He began singing professionally in the mid-1970s and his first record was distributed in 1979.[4] His songs belong to a genre that cannot precisely be described and in Greek it is called skiladiko (σκυλάδικo) or laika [λαικά]. His music combines elements of traditional country folk music and modern pop. Some of his best known hits include: 'Εχω τρελάνει το Θεό' (I've driven God insane) and 'Το Ωραιότερο Πλάσμα Του Κόσμου' (The most beautiful creature in the world).[4]

Discography

His discography includes:[4]

References

  1. ^ The Music Room Hosts Dazzling Greek Fashion Designer Show Featuring Top Greek Models and Singer Lefteriz Pantazis. Archived 2010-08-11 at the Wayback Machine Majestic Hotel Dubai, 9 May 2008.
  2. ^ TANEA Team (27 March 2021). "Λευτέρης Πανταζής : Αποκάλυψε πώς προέκυψε το θρυλικό... ΛεΠά". Ta Nea (in Greek).
  3. ^ Lefteris Pantazis IMDb
  4. ^ a b c d Lefteris Pantazis Archived 2011-06-05 at the Wayback Machine KleiseTrapezi.gr

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