Alkinoos Ioannides, is a Greek Cypriot composer and singer born in Nicosia on 19 September 1969. His artistic family, with a painter father and poet brother was a source of inspiration for him. Greek Cypriot refers to the Greek-speaking population of Cyprus. ... A composer is a person who writes music. ... LeAnn Rimes singing in concert A singer is a type of musician who uses his or her voice to produce music. ... Nicosia, Cyprus For the Italian town, see Nicosia, Sicily Nicosia, known locally as Lefkosia (Greek: Λευκωσία; also colloquially Khora,Χώρα see also ) or Lefkoşa (Turkish), is the capital and largest city of Cyprus. ... September 19 is the 262nd day of the year (263rd in leap years). ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday For other uses, see Number 1969. ... A painter is a person who paints woodwork, walls, etc. ... Poet is a term applied to a person who composes poetry, including extended forms such as dramatic verse. ...

He first wanted to study drums, but couldn't due to the lack of a drum teacher in Nicosia. Instead, he studied guitar. For other kinds of drums, see drum (disambiguation). ... A guitar is a stringed musical instrument. ...

For the first 20 years of his life, he lived in a Nicosia suburb. After his military service, he went off to Greece to study theatre. He also entered the Philosophical School of Athens, which he later gave up. He was more successful in his theatre studies where he played some major roles in well known Greek tragedies such as Alkistis. This article does not cite its references or sources. ...

At the age of 23 he recorded his first album called Stin Agora Tou Kosmou (In The World's Market) with lyrics and music written by N. Zoudiaris. This demo tape eventually reached the hands of a well known singer, Dimitra Galani. She instantly became fond of their music and Alkinos' voice and helped them get a record deal. Alkinoos and Zoudiaris followed with another album called Opos Mistika Ke Isicha (As Secretly and Quietly). Both albums turned gold. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with RIAA certification. ...

From 1993 to 1997 he toured frequently in support of other artists, including one of the most important female figures of Greek music , Eleftheria Arvanitaki. He also carried out one tour which he headlined. 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... 1997 (MCMXCVII in Roman) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Eleftheria Arvanitaki is a Greek singer of Icarian descent, born in Piraeus. ...

In 1997 his first self-penned album was released, receiving critical praise. The cover to O Dromos, O Xronos Ke O Ponos (The Street, The Time and The Pain) was painted by his father. His subsequent albums have also had their covers painted by his father. 1997 (MCMXCVII in Roman) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 1999 he released another self-penned album, Anemodiktis (Vane). In 2000 he released a live album. 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...

Four years later he released Oi Peripeties enos Proskiniti (The Adventures of a Pilgrim). It was a popular and critical hit.

Alkinoos is an artist who choses a low profile life and he rarely appears to give interviews or take part in television shows. The best place to find him are his tours which he gives every year around Greece and Cyprus.

External links

Official

• Official Site
• Alkinoos Aritcle