Compatriots call this singer simply and affectionately Mazo, which undoubtedly speaks of their love.
The controversial and talented vocalist Yorgos Mazonakis has "blazed his own path" in the world of Greek music. The people fell in love with him for his lyrical songs based on traditional Greek motifs.
Childhood and youth of Giorgos Mazonakis
Yorgos Mazonakis was born on March 4, 1972 in the Nicaea region (Attica). The family had many children, in addition to the future star, there were two girls with whom the singer was very friendly. The artist maintains warm relations with relatives to this day.
Yorgos was musical from an early age. He literally grew up on the classical repertoire of the Greek stage, giving particular preference to performing in the style of laika, which combined motifs of folk melodies and heartfelt lyrical verses.
This love largely influenced his further creative path.
By the age of 15, Yorgos Mazonakis finally strengthened his desire to become a professional singer. In Greece, where almost everyone sings, this choice was not surprising, and the parents reacted favorably to the young man's desire.
At this time, he began to perform on the small stages of Piraeus, in cozy restaurants and local amateur performances. Perseverance, talent and hard work led Yorgos to perform at parties in clubs. It was a breakthrough for his age.
Artist career
On the music venues of nightclubs, the original vocalist was noticed by professionals, legends of the music market.
Yorgos Mazonakis entered into a debut agreement with PolyGram, which resulted in the debut recording of Μεσάνυχτα και κάτι, released in the summer of 1993, which means "a little over midnight".
Thanks to the first recordings, the singer gained fame and popularity in the vastness of his native country. After a series of successful concerts in the Greek capital, Yorgos Mazonakis went on tour abroad. He was favorably received in Cyprus, Australia and Germany.
The rising star was even invited to perform in some states of America, which was an undoubted indicator of success at that time. Fame did not turn the young artist's head, and he returned from the tour ready to record new albums.
High performance, perseverance and diligence subsequently led the artist to two dozen released discs.
Nature endowed the singer not only with wonderful vocal abilities, but also with a memorable appearance. Tall, with piercing blue eyes, he became a sex symbol of Greek pop music for a long time.
No wonder the female audience couldn't resist the vocalist's flexible and resonant timbre. Yorgos Mazonakis is a rather shocking personality on the Greek stage.
At one time, he even went on stage in a skirt, but the "fans" forgave some mannerisms and exaltation of the performer. For the singer, this was not a way of self-promotion, but a means of artistic expression.
The second disc was released in 1994 and finally approved the artist as the new star of Greece. The disc Με τα μάτια να τολες gave the singer several super hits. One of them was even international, and the hit Μου Λείπεις deserved special love from the Italians.
Yorgos' personal life
Yorgos Mazonakis is not used to talking about his personal life. He is a user of the Instagram network, where he actively shares moments of his personal and professional life.
In the photographs, he is most often alone, and even the paparazzi could not find the beloved woman or the children of the vocalist.
The artist claims that all his strength is given to his career. Even the artist's website does not contain personal information. Perhaps the singer protects loved ones from the annoying attention of journalists or has not yet met his man.
Yorgos Mazonakis now
The artist's career has been going on for more than a quarter of a century. Yorgos is still popular, he combines the love of both the older generation and the younger.
The older generation loves him for nostalgic motives and the opportunity to return to his youth at least for a short time, the youth respects Yorgos Mazonakis for supporting new talents.
He not only participates as a jury of music festivals, but also helps young performers "move forward" by performing duets with them and providing platforms for work.
He is one of the few Greek singers of our time who has gained worldwide fame. Thanks to cooperation with talented authors of poetry and music, the performer created two "platinum" records.
After almost three decades on the stage and having two dozen discs, the performer still collects filled halls. Currently, he is actively working with the rising Greek star Paola.
In addition to his musical career, the performer is engaged in the design and production of clothing, shoes and accessories. They can be found in Greek stores under the GM brand. The performer also starred in the Greek film Kourastika na skotono tous agapitikous sou.
Now Yorgos has changed, become more serious and reserved. The singer, as an invited guest, took part in the X-Factor show.
Despite the restraint acquired with age, Yorgos Mazonakis still remains original and does not change the traditional style of performance, for which the whole world fell in love with him.
