Bio

Yiannis Kapoulas Song writer, composer, producer, performer, singer Birthplace: Hamilton, Ontario Yiannis is undoubtedly, truly a unique and original artist in his genre. Yiannis aims to bridge and fuse cultures between North-America, Europe and the Middle East by encompassing his music with sounds and instruments from all over the world. Yiannis is truly an asset to the music and entertainment industries performing a multitude of instruments from all over the world including: Bouzouki, Oud, Laouta, Saz, Cumbus, Baglama, Violin, Tsoura, Guitar, Percussion and Keyboards. Yiannis not only composes his music, he performs all the instruments in his songs and further arranges and produces the songs in studio. Noted for his electrifying live performances from the young age of six, this Ethnic-Fusion musical artist began his adult career when he ventured to Greece in 1989 to merge into an unassailable, reputable music industry. In Greece, Yiannis spent thirteen years performing, producing, and recording with numerous top artists, some of which included 2005 Eurovision winner Elena Paparizou and the legendary Stellios Kazantzides (a late-legendary Greek composer). In 1997 and 1998, Yiannis was specially chosen for his exceptional talent in performing exotic Middle Eastern string instruments, by Coca-Cola Co., in the United Emirates and Amstel Beer for all of Europe, to record in their commercial jingles. All the while, Yiannis continued to perform in some of the most popular night spots Athens has to offer. Yiannis is an accomplished and gifted musician conveying years of experience and passion for music of all genres. Yiannis is setting precedence for the evolution and fusion of Ethnic music. Yiannis will continue to feed your soul with inspiring and influential sounds from the depths of his life.