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Xintaris Antonis

Skopelos Artists

Antonis Xintaris, a talented musician and son of the legendary rebetis Giorgos Xintaris, performs authentic rebetiko in Skopelos during the summer and in Athens during the winter.

​​​‌​‌​‌​​‌​‌​‌ Antonis Xintaris is a gifted and versatile musician from Skopelos, celebrated for his mastery of rebetiko music. The son of the legendary Giorgos Xintaris, Antonis has performed since childhood alongside his father and brother Thodoris at the renowned Anatoli ouzeri. Skilled in bouzouki, baglamas, and guitar, and with a captivating voice, he has established himself as one of the most talented young musicians preserving Greece’s musical heritage. He is a graduate of ASOEE and the Statistics Department, but as he has said, will not give up on his “big sister” Anatoli. His love for music was set very early in Antonis Xidaris. When he was 6 years old his father placed him next to him, along with his brother in the famous “Anatoli”. He feels very proud that he has been doing this for all these years and contributing to the continuation and preservation of the rebetiko. “Anatoli” is one of the best-known venues in Skopelos and its reputation has reached even abroad! Antonis Xintaris, although becoming famous from a young age, he is a very gentle young man. As all the Xintaris family. His opinion about the rebetiko song, which he loves so much is the following ” The rebetiko song is and will be timeless. There is no way you can not find a rebetiko song that does not express you in any emotional state, even if you are. The lyrics of these songs are poetry and their music is often symphonic works. This music is in our DNA and it will never be forgotten and never heard “. Beyond Skopelos, Thodoris also performs during the winter season in Athens, appearing in well-known rebetiko venues and bringing traditional Greek music to urban audiences. In addition, he has participated in theatrical productions, showcasing the depth and versatility of his musical talent.

Email: xintaris.t@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/Antonis-Theodor-Xintaris—-1523554401276804

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