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Markos Vamvakaris: Biography, Facts and Career

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Markos Vamvakaris
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Markos Vamvakaris (Greek: Μάρκος Βαμβακάρης; 10 May 1905 – 8 February 1972), was a Greek musician of rebetiko, universally referred to by rebetiko writers and fans simply by his first name, Markos. The great significance of Vamvakaris for the rebetiko is also reflected by his nickname: the "patriarch of the rebetiko".

Quick facts about Markos Vamvakaris

  • Full name: Markos Vamvakaris
  • Born: 1905-05-10
  • Nationality: Greece
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q510704

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Who is Markos Vamvakaris?

Markos Vamvakaris (Greek: Μάρκος Βαμβακάρης; 10 May 1905 – 8 February 1972), was a Greek musician of rebetiko, universally referred to by rebetiko writers and fans simply by his first name, Markos.

What nationality is Markos Vamvakaris?

Markos Vamvakaris is Greece.

When was Markos Vamvakaris born?

Markos Vamvakaris was born on 1905-05-10.

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