Vasilis Karras
Folk Singer

Vasilis Karras Net Worth

Vasilis Karras was a legendary folk singer born on November 12, 1953 in Kavala, Greece. He was known for his wistful music about lost loves and was one of the last practitioners of the Kapsourika style. His music was beloved by many and he was an important figure in the Greek folk music scene.
Vasilis Karras is a member of Folk Singer

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day November 12, 1953
Birth Place Kavala, Greece
Age 70 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Scorpio

💰 Net worth: $17 Million (2024)

About

Legendary folk singer who became known as one of the last practitioners of the Kapsourika style, especially in his wistful music about lost loves.

Before Fame

His summer 1969 appearance at Thessaloniki club Prosfygas at the age of sixteen immediately catapulted him to local fame, where his raspy voice became his trademark.

Trivia

His 1996 album, Tilefonise mou, was a two-time Platinum-certified hit and became one of his best-selling works.

Family Life

His family was residing in Kokkinohori, Kavala, when he was born, but relocated to Thessaloniki when he was ten years old.

Associated With

His fame as a folk singer in Greece was comparable to the fame of Pete Seeger in the United States.

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