Agathonas Iakovidis

Agathonas Iakovidis (Greek: Αγάθωνας Ιακωβίδης; 2 January 1955 – 5 August 2020) was a Greek folk singer of rebetiko style. He represented Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 with Koza Mostra and the song "Alcohol Is Free".[1][2]

Agathonas Iakovidis
Αγάθωνας Ιακωβίδης
Agathonas Iakovidis, Eurovision 2013
Agathonas Iakovidis, Eurovision 2013
Background information
Birth nameAgathonas Iakovidis
Also known asAgathonas
Born(1955-01-02)2 January 1955
OriginLangadas, Thessaloniki, Greece
Died5 August 2020(2020-08-05) (aged 65)
GenresRebetiko, folk
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, baglama, baglamas, oud, bouzouki, mandolin, mandola, tzoura
Years active1971–2020
Websitehttp://www.agathonas.gr

Career

Agathonas Iakovidis was born in Evangelismos in 1955. His parents were refugees from Asia Minor. He was a self-educated student. Agathonas has been involved professionally in music since 1973. After a few years, he released his first album in 1977. Since then, many new albums have been released by Iakovidis.

On 5 August 2020, Iakovidis was found dead in his bed from a heart attack, aged 65.[3]

Discography

Singles
Year Title Peak chart positions Album
NL
[4]
2013 "Alcohol Is Free"
(Koza Mostra featuring Agathonas Iakovidis)		 95 Non-album single

References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Agathonas Iakovidis.
  1. Roxburgh, Gordon (18 February 2013). "Koza Mostra & Agathonas Iakovidis to represent Greece". European Broadcasting Union.
  2. Montebello, Edward (18 February 2013). "Koza Mostra feat. Agathonas to represent Greece in Malmö". esctoday.com.
  3. Greek Rebetiko Musician Agathonas Iakovidis Passes Away at Age 65
  4. Hung, Steffen. "Discografie Agathon Lakovidis". Dutch Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).


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