Planet Nikos

The most popular young “laika” singer Nikos Economopoulos for the second time is going to captivate Crete audience with his unique voice of rare beauty. His first big concerts on the island, which were happening two years ago, were a total success! This time the magnificent star is coming along with a constellation of young talents, the singers with big future. Antigone Psychrami, popular since her childhood performances alongside Dalaras with the song “Poppi”, just came back after her successful appearance at the international festival in Yalta “Crimea Music Fest” in September, 2011. Georgos Xilouris is well known in Crete not only as a contestant of the Greek Idol loved by many, but also as a member of a very famous musical family of Crete musicians, the nephew of legendary Nikos Xilouris. Half-English Karen Tamami became known after her Greek Idol 2011 appearance and was highly acclaimed by audience due to her unusual attractive voice. Altogether the show promises to be a huge eve...

Αυτό το σύντομο άρθρο είναι μια απάντηση σε κάποιες ερωτήσεις που μου έκαναν πρόσφατα διάφορα άτομα. Ουσιαστικά, αυτές οι ερωτήσεις αφορούν ένα πράγμα: "Γιατί πιστεύετε ότι ο Νίκος Οικονομόπουλος αξίζει τόσο μεγάλη προσοχή ως τραγουδιστής, δεδομένου ότι υπάρχουν και τόσα πολλά άλλα καλά και εργατικά άτομα στην ελληνική μουσική;" Λοιπόν, σε προηγούμενα άρθρα μου έχω αναφερθεί σε αυτές τις ερωτήσεις, αλλά, μάλλον, οι απαντήσεις μου δεν έχουν ακουστεί. Καταρχάς, είμαι της άποψης ότι το πραγματικό ταλέντο χρειάζεται συνεχή υποστήριξη. Δεν νομίζω ότι μπορεί να ξεπεράσει όλα τα εμπόδια μόνο του. Δεύτερον, o Νίκος έχει προσόντα, τα οποία μπορούν να τον οδηγήσουν στο να ξεχωρίσει και εκτός των συνόρων της χώρας του. Έχει το ταλέντο και την προοπτική του να γίνει ένα διεθνές αστέρι. Εκτός αυτού, διαθέτει επίσης εξαιρετικό ήθος και χαρακτηριστικά όπως μετριοφροσύνη, εντιμότητα και την ικανότητα να εργάζεται σκληρά. Θέλω απλώς να τονίσω τις επαγγελματικές του ικανότητες, γιατί, ουσιαστι...

This short article is a response to some questions I’ve been asked recently by various people. Basically, these questions ask one thing: ”Why do you think Nikos Economopoulos deserves such attention as a singer, as there are so many other good and hard-working people in Greek music?” Well, in my previous articles I have addressed these questions, but, probably, my answers have not been heard. Firstly, I have a position: that real talent needs constant support. I don't believe that it can break all the walls alone. Secondly, Nikos has qualities, which should lead him to excel far above local recognition. He has the talent and potential to become an international star. This is aside from his excellent personal ethics and features such as modesty, honesty and ability to work hard. I simply want to emphasize his professional abilities because, essentially, they are the main factors that influence our discussion about the potential international recognition of a singer. Nikos' trum...

Greek music business related newspapers and websites are full of reports about the planned big event of the upcoming winter season. The new concert project is booked for the night club “Fever”. Two divas of Greek scenes Despina Vandi and Elli Kokkinou and the brightest young star of laiko song Nikos Economopoulos are going to work at this prestigious and popular venue. The excitement bombe exploded yesterday, as it was yesterday, when Despina Vandi decided to become part of this creative team. We remember that almost a year ago Nikos named Despina as a desired partner on the stage in response to a tricky question by Themis Georgantas at the MAD TV show “OK” (when Nikos was asked whether he would prefer to share a stage with Despina Vandi or to be performing in a programme by Anna Vissi and Sakis Rouvas, he chose the first option, explaining that he would not like to be the third artist on the stage.) This planned new program puts Nikos is in a pleasant situation being surrounded by tw...

(translation of the article by Gossip tv.gr) We found Nikos Economopoulos relaxing and diving on the Island of Knights. After the winter full of professional obligations, the singer was in need of rest and spending time with dear friends and acquaintances. The photographic lens of gossip tv was located in the garden of one famous hotel complex where he resided, when Nikos had ride with a friend. Dressed in blue shorts, t-shirt and flip-flops he looked very attractive, relaxed and in good mood. Judging by the selection of clothes Nikos Economopoulos was heading to the beach to have a swim and to drive mad the female population with his appearance.

Η καλοκαιρινή περιοδεία του Νίκου Οικονομόπουλου στην Κύπρο ήταν μια μεγάλη επιτυχία. Αυτή τη φορά ο νεαρός καλλιτέχνης εμφανίστηκε σε τρείς πόλεις :στην Λεμεσό (27 Ιουλίου στον ναυτικό όμιλο ''Waves''), στο Δάλι (29 Ιουλίου στο προαστειο της Λευκωσίας στο στάδιο ''Αδωνη'' που ειχε μεταποιηθεί σε νυχτερινό κέντρο) και στην Πάφο (30 Ιουλίου στο ''Velvet Hall''). Το συναυλιακό πρόγραμμα του Νίκου Οικονομόπουλου μαζί με τους καλλιτέχνες που τον συνόδευαν ήταν πολύ ελκυστικό για το ευρύ φάσμα του κοινού λόγω της ποικιλίας του,αλλά κυρίως , φυσικά, ο κόσμος εντυπωσιάστηκε από τον ίδιο τον νεαρο τραγουδιστή. Το κοινό της Κύπρου αγκάλιασε τα αγαπημένα του με μεγάλο ενθουσιασμό. Αύτο πλέον δεν προκαλεί έκπληξη καθώς και οι προηγούμενες συναυλίες στην Κύπρο ήταν ένας θρίαμβος του νεαρού Έλληνα σταρ. Κάθε μια από τις παραπάνω αίθουσες ήταν κατάμεστη και σε κάθε παράσταση γέμιζε από γαρύφαλλα και ο Νίκος γέμιζε από μπουκέτα με λουλούδια. ...

Summer Concert tour of Nikos Economopoulos in Cyprus was a great success. This time the young Greek singer has performed in three cities: Limassol (27th of July, in the Nautical Club "Waves"), Dali (29th of July, in this suburb of Nicosia the stadium “Adonis” was transformed into a nightclub) and Paphos (30th of July, in the Velvet Hall) . The concert program of Nikos Economopoulos along with the artists who accompanied him, was very attractive for the wide range of audience due to it's variety, but in particular, of course, people were impressed by the young singer himself. Cypriot public embraced their favorite with huge enthusiasm. It's no longer surprising, as previous concerts in Cyprus were a triumph of the young Greek star. Each of the above halls was crowded and every show was filled with carnations and Nikos was littered with bunches of flowers. What attracts the audience so much in this young artist' performances and why every time Nikos is...