Lovers of Rebetika - A brief introduction to Panagiotis Toundas

Panagiotis Toundas (1886–23 May 1942) was a Greek composer of the early 20th century. He is probably the most famous representative of the "Smyrna School" and made a notable contribution to the creation of the rebetico style music in Greece. He was born in Smyrna and from a young age he learned to play the mandolin. In the early 20th century became a member of the Smyrneiki Estudiantina. In 1924, he became director of the local annex of Odeon Records. He worked with all the major record labels in Greece and was responsible for most recordings of the era. In 1931 he assumed the position of art director for Columbia Records and His Master's Voice until 1940. He worked with many musicians and many of his rebetiko songs were sung by well-known singers.

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