Nikos Gatsos

Generally regarded as one of Greece's finest 20th century poets, Nikos Gatsos also ranked as perhaps the greatest lyricist in Greek popular music. Working with legendary songwriters like Manos Hadjidakis and Mikis Theodorakis, Gatsos helped to forge a new era of Greek pop in which traditional-style melodies could be married to intelligent, poetic lyrics, with all the accessibility of contemporary pop. Gatsos was born in the village of Asea in Arcadia, likely on December 8, 1911 (though some accounts hold 1914). He spoke several languages and studied at the School of Philosophy...