Monday, November 19, 2007


Manos Hadjidakis (Μάνος Χατζιδάκις) (October 23, 1925June 15, 1994) was one of the most popular Greek music composers. He was born in Xanthi, Greece. In 1962 he received an Academy Award in the category of Best Music, for his Song Never on Sunday from the film of the same name. He is widely popular among Greeks and can be credited with the introduction of bouzouki music into mainstream culture.

Manos Hadjidakis Musical Scores (incomplete)

Adoulotoi Sklavoi - Unsubdued Slaves - US title (1946)
Kokkinos Vrahos (1949)
Dyo Kosmi - 'The Two Worlds (1949)
Nekri Politeia - Dead City - US title (1951)
O Grousouzis - The Grouch - US title (1952)
Agni Tou Limaniou - Lily of the Harbour - US title (1952)
Pote Tin Kyriaki (Ποτέ Την Κυριακή) - Never on Sunday - US title (1960)
Το Χαμόγελο Της Τζιοκόντας - Gioconda's Smile (1964)
Reflections (1969) - Performed by the New York Rock & Roll Ensemble
Sweet Movie (1974)
Reflections (2005) - Performed by the Raining Pleasure Special appearance by Meriam performing KEMAL
Amorgos(2006)

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