Artist Info: Vakia Stavrou

Vakia Stavrou (Greek: Βάκια Σταύρου) is a singer of Greek-Cypriot descent. She has studied in Belgium and Czech Republic. She has lived in Paris and London. In a recent interview with a Cyprus daily, O Politis (1) Stavrou mentioned that, over time, she has been influenced by various genres and blends of what is today known as 'world music', including Portuguese fados, Argentinian tangos, Italian tarantellas, Greek rembetika and others. [read more...]