I was born and raised in Samothrace, an island full of history and mysticism, in a family of traditional musicians. From an early age, music was an integral part of my life, determining the path I would follow. The accordion became an extension of my soul and the vehicle through which I express my feelings and ideas. I have been married since 2011 to Stelios Generalis and together we have a daughter, who is the most beautiful melody in our lives.
During my career, I have collaborated with most of the established Greek artists, but also with international legends such as James Brown, Al Di-Meola, Goran Bregović, Chico Freeman, Jason McCoy, In-Grid, Zülfü Livaneli, Roozbeh Nematollahi, Ömer Faruk Tekbilek, among others. Through these collaborations, I have enriched my musical language and created a personal musical stamp that combines the traditional, the contemporary and the global.
Composition has always been one of the most important areas of my artistic journey. My greatest honour was to compose the soundtrack of the Hollywood film Tango Shalom, as well as music for television and theatre productions, such as Deligiannio Parthenagodikeio (ANT1), the documentary 21 - The Greek Revolution (Mega Channel), The Treasure of Vagia by Georges Saris and Golden Koupias by Maria Papagiannis.
Through my music, I had the opportunity to express social and historical issues, such as the composition Genocide, which refers to the genocide of the Greeks of Pontus, and to receive honorary congratulations from the President of the Hellenic Republic, Prokopis Pavlopoulos. My work has also been recognized by personalities such as the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, as well as ambassadors of countries such as Japan and Argentina.
Apart from my personal career, I maintain the record label Zoe Music, through which I promote my own music and new artistic proposals. My entrepreneurial activity has included me in the European 100 Mirrors programme, recognising me as one of the 100 model women entrepreneurs in Europe.
My music has travelled all over the world, either through concerts at international festivals or through recordings and arrangements. I have received awards from the International Accordion Festival of Finland, I have participated in the Frankfurt International Music Fair and I have been awarded the Medal of Honor by the Historical Museum of Alexandroupolis.
During the pandemic, I participated in the international song We Are 1 World, donating the proceeds to the Red Cross, and I collaborated with the Greek National Tourism Organisation in the Greece From Home campaign, promoting Greece around the world.
With a discography that includes over 30 albums and singles since 2006, over 200 compositions in the Greek discography, orchestral compositions, soundtracks for theatre, documentaries and series, my music has transcended the borders of Greece and has touched listeners from all over the world.
Art for me has no limits. Music is a universal language, a dialogue with the world. My mission is to continue to create, explore and offer musical experiences that inspire and move. As I always say:
"Music is a universe full of "
The 10 most important moments of my career:
1. Collaboration with James Brown & Chico Freeman (2006)
I opened the concerts of the legendary James Brown in Athens and Thessaloniki and gave a concert in my hometown, Samothrace, with the great saxophonist Chico Freeman as a special guest.
2. Collaboration with ROLAND at the Frankfurt International Music Fair (2009)
I worked with ROLAND, the largest international manufacturer of electronic musical instruments, to promote the V-Accordion at the International Music Fair in Frankfurt, presenting the possibilities of the electronic accordion to an international audience.
3. Production & Release of the Soundtrack of "Deligiannio Parthenagogueioio" (2008)
I composed, orchestrated and produced the music for the popular TV series "Deligiannio Parthenagodeio", with the soundtrack of the same name being released with the performance of Vasilis Papakonstantinou.
4. Honorary Diploma at the World Accordion Festival Finland (2009)
I represented Greece at the 5th World Accordion Festival in Ikalinen, Finland, where I was awarded by leading accordionists and artistic directors of international festivals.
5. My music in the Hollywood movie "Tango Shalom" (2021)
I composed the original music for the Hollywood film Tango Shalom, which was screened and awarded at international film festivals and premiered in Europe in 2023. The soundtrack was released on 3 May 2025 with Duo Z (Zoe Tiganouria and Zizi Bologna) composing, with the subtle participation of Stelios Generalis.
6. Participation in the global charity production "We Are 1 World" (2020)
I participated in the international song We Are 1 World along with artists from all over the world, donating the proceeds to the Red Cross for the Covid-19 pandemic.
7. Distinction from the President of the Hellenic Republic for "Genocide" (2019)
My composition Genocide, in collaboration with Konstantinos & Matthaios Tsachouridis, received congratulations from the President of the Hellenic Republic, Prokopis Pavlopoulos, for its contribution to historical memory.
8. Cultural Award by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (2024)
I received personal congratulations from Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for my contribution to Culture, after an appearance at the historic building of the Parnassos Philological Association.
9. My music on the anniversary album "1922: The Day of Uprooting" (2022)
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Asia Minor Catastrophe, I created the album 1922: The Day of Uprooting, a work with 28 unpublished songs that was presented with an unprecedented attendance at the War Museum Amphitheatre.
10. Great success of the performance "Greek Tango & Waltz" & Honorary Distinction "Dimitris Mitropoulos" (2025)
My musical performance of Greek Tango & Waltz was an impressive success at the Municipal Theatre of Kallithea, with an unprecedented audience turnout and excellent artists and choirs surrounding the stage. In the same year, I received an Honorary Distinction in the 6th Panhellenic Music Competition "Dimitris Mitropoulos" at the Amphitheatre of the War Museum of Athens, a very honourable moment for me.
Μεγάλη επιτυχία γνωρίζει η μουσική μου παράσταση «Ο Στέλιος Καζαντζίδης στη Ζωή μας», στην οποία παρουσιάζω τα πιο γνωστά τραγούδια του μεγάλου λαϊκού ερμηνευτή, υπό την αιγίδα του Κώστα Καταμπά με τη συνοδεία κουαρτέτου εγχόρδων. Η πρωτότυπη αυτή μουσική παράσταση συνεχίζει την επιτυχημένη πορεία της και φέτος το καλοκαίρι, με προγραμματισμένες στάσεις σε πολλές πόλεις και φεστιβάλ σε όλη την Ελλάδα.
The remix of my track OPA is released by the worldwide acclaimed compilation Café de Anatolia. I signed the music, while the remix was edited by two top DJs of the international scene, Dreamers Inc and Dipap.
These are some of the moments that sum up my artistic career, from international collaborations to my personal compositions that have left their mark in the field of music.
