Biography
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The Athenians
Effective period / Period of releases: 1980 - 2011
Members: Manolis Charokopos, Kostas Smirnios, Dimitris Polychronis, Antonis Gialeles
Greek group formed in 1977 by Manolis Charokopos (bouzouki, baglama, guitar), Antonis Gialeles (bass, guitar, piano, vocals) and Kostas Smirnios (bouzouki, baglama, guitar, backing vocals). Their musical repertoire encompasses contemporary songs and Greek popular folk music enriched by modern elements.Do not be confused with Greek band Les Athéniens.