Thanos Stavridis is one of the most recognized accordion players, with collaborations both in performances and discography, with some of the most famous singers but also composers and musicians, both in Greece and in the Balkans.
He is also one of the pioneers of the greek Balkan scene, having been a founding member of historical groups, such as the "Northern Partners", the "Cabaret Balkan" and now the "Drom" and "Tales from the Box".
His two personal albums, "a Suitcase full of Dreams" (2016) and "Spicy Margarita" (2021) have received distinctions and very good reviews both in Greece
and abroad.
His research - musicological activity is on the folk music of the Balkans. For the last 13 years he has been teaching at the Department of Music Studies of the University of Ioannina.
New York-based Times Square Press' Accordion Stars Illustrated magazine lists him among the world's 100 best-known accordionists for 2019, 2020 and 2021.
More info:
thanosstavridis.com