Giannis Haroulis
01.04.2016 in Arts & CultureGiannis Haroulis Giannis Haroulis is one of the most well-known modern artists of Greece. His work is a beautiful fusion of Greek folk and traditional Cretan blended with a bit of rock and modern sound. Born just outside Lasithi, in the village of Exo Lakonia, Haroulis was first introduced, at the age of 6, to playing music by his father who was a sculptor. It was at this time he learned to play the lute (laouto). He studied traditional folk music and began performing in local festivals. In 2002, and only in his early 20s, Haroulis was invited…