Nana Mouskouri

The high-pitched voice of Nana Mouskouri (Crete, 1934) has not only played songs in multiple languages around the world but also has dared to confront major issues of classical themes. This album includes eighteen universal scores of masterss as Schubert, Verdi, Mozart, Albinoni, Donizetti, Bizet and Handel among others, alongside some Spanish authors as Rodrigo, Granados and Tarrega. Nana returns to highlight the elegance, grace and styling of her silky and always balanced voice.

Nana Mouskouri is one of the most famous female singers, selling over 300 million albums worldwide and touring around the world. In her career, she has recorded more than 1550 songs in English, German, Spanish, French, Greek, Italian, Japanese and Dutch. In 2018, Nana will celebrate 60 years of success in music and releases her 134th record that is a covers album called Forever Young, featuring songs by Amy Winehouse, Leonard Cohen, Bryan Adams and Bob Dylan.

Music in it's sacred form unites people and brings love and truth closer. But the music found here is particularly sacred. This 18 track collection brings together Nana's favourite sacred recordings, bringing her back to her roots as she shares her spiritual and musical journey. Their endless inspiration expressing a single harmonious desire, leading us toward faith in peace.

NANA MOUSKOURI was born in Crete on October 13, 1934. Being that her father was a projectionist and her mother a worker in the cinema, it was natural that she grew up with songs from the movies and the dream of her mother to become a singer. In the forties, her country goes through the occupation and the civil war. The numerous and disconcerting images of horror mould her personality. Introverted and full of complexes, the young Joanna, her real first name, develops a surprising determination.

Spending eight years at the Conservatory of Athens to study classical singing permitted her to find her vocation and discover that her musical universe was not limited to any one style. She made her beginnings by singing jazz on the radio. Then, she became band vocalist in the tavernas of Plaka with a repertoire mainly comprised of American Hits. In 1958, after meeting with MANOS HADJIDAKIS, leader of the Revival of the Greek song scene, he offers to compose for her. On October 3rd, 1959, he presents her at the GREEK SONG FESTIVAL where she won the first prize with "Kapou iparhi agapi mou". Within a few months, this song makes her the most popular singer in her country.

NANA MOUSKOURI was born in Crete on October 13, 1934. Being that her father was a projectionist and her mother a worker in the cinema, it was natural that she grew up with songs from the movies and the dream of her mother to become a singer. In the forties, her country goes through the occupation and the civil war. The numerous and disconcerting images of horror mould her personality. Introverted and full of complexes, the young Joanna, her real first name, develops a surprising determination.

Spending eight years at the Conservatory of Athens to study classical singing permitted her to find her vocation and discover that her musical universe was not limited to any one style. She made her beginnings by singing jazz on the radio. Then, she became band vocalist in the tavernas of Plaka with a repertoire mainly comprised of American Hits. In 1958, after meeting with MANOS HADJIDAKIS, leader of the Revival of the Greek song scene, he offers to compose for her. On October 3rd, 1959, he presents her at the GREEK SONG FESTIVAL where she won the first prize with "Kapou iparhi agapi mou". Within a few months, this song makes her the most popular singer in her country.

Compilation album of vocal music performed by the prestigious Greek singer Nana Mouskouri (Crete, 1934). Her international fame is consistent with the fact that is one of the soloists who has sold more albums in history, with over 350 million copies worldwide and more than 350 gold and platinum discs. For decades shr has performed varied music styles (light music, jazz, folk song, classical, pop song …) captivating audiences all over the world and singing in various languages.

Nana Mouskouri (Crete, 1934) has been one of the female solo voices with most successful sales record in history, more than 350 million albums worldwide. Her high-pitched voice interpreted in multiple languages worldwide, and she was always accompanied by the popular success. She made her farewell world tour that ended her career in 2008 in her own country, in Athens. This album is one of her works sung in Spanish, devoted to savor the intimate and romantic world of bolero.