Renowned Greek singer Dimitris Xanthakis dies
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Key context: <p>Piraeus-born Xanthakis, celebrated for a string of 'laïko' music hits through the 1960s, 70s and 80s, passed away on Sunday 2 August; his funeral took place on Tuesday, his son Vasilis announced in a Facebook post</p> <p>The post <a href="https://en.protothema.gr/2026/08/06/renowned-greek-singer-dimitris-xanthakis-dies/">Renowned Greek singer Dimitris Xanthakis dies</a> appeared first on <a href="https://en.protothema.gr">ProtoThema English</a>.</p> This development from en.protothema.gr highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Piraeus-born Xanthakis, celebrated for a string of 'laïko' music hits through the 1960s, 70s and 80s, passed away on Sunday 2 August; his funeral took place on Tuesday, his son Vasilis announced in a Facebook post The post Renowned Greek singer Dimitris Xanthakis dies appeared first on ProtoThema English.
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