Tribute to Stellakis Perpiniadis

Stellakis Perpiniadis (1899-1977) was one of the most important and distinctive singers of Rebetiko and early Laiko (popular) music in Greece. He became widely known for his smooth, melodic voice, clear pronunciation and for the emotional depth he brought to his performances and songs.

Perpiniadis is remembered for his calm, lyrical delivery that avoided dramatic excess, while perfectly matching the melancholic and romantic themes of the Greek Urban folk song. Stellakis is also credited for making Rebetiko more accessible to a wider audience. Although a lot of his repertoire is closely associated with the use of drugs and to the so-called ‘Greek underworld’, unlike other artists of his time, he is remembered for his association to love songs.

The concept and philosophy behind the creation of the Sevdalides Rebetiko group is to embrace all musicians who love and share a passion for Rebetiko music, thus, each time, uniting musicians from all corners of the earth. Sevdalides band proudly presents a long overdue tribute to the nightingale of the Rebetiko era, Stellakis Perpiniadis.