Λίτσα Διαμάντη

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Litsa Diamanti (born in 1949 in Kolonos, Athens) is a Greek laïko singer who became famous in the 1960s and 1970s. She has been described as the "child-wonder of the '60s decade and the absolute diva of Metapolitefsi." Her hits have been described as "all-time classics." She was active from 1963-2000.

She finished her schooling in Aegaleo. Her music career started early. At the age of 8 she learned to play the accordion and at 12 she was a member of a music group singing demotic (folk) songs. When she was 12 she released her first 7" record "An April Evening" (Ο Γεροτσέλιγκας / Ένα Δειλινό Τ' Απρίλη) with the Dore (2) record company. At the age of 13 she had already signed her first record contract with the Minos (2) label which at the time was known as Parlophone Odeon.

In her early career with Minos, she performed as a backing vocalist for the company's artists. Famous composer Giorgos Mitsakis (Γιώργος Μητσάκης) gave her her first hit when she was 15, "Sinnefies" (Clouds). From then on she performed a series of hits which became milestones of Greek laïkó.

Her collaboration with many Greek artists, produced many hits and led to successful live performances. She also collaborated with famous female singer of the era, Πόλυ Πάνου, an experience she would describe as "highly educational".

Her work with Στέλιος Καζαντζίδης produced many hits. She also worked with lyricist Πυθαγόρας and composer Γιώργος Κατσαρός, while appearing at Νεράιδα, a famous music stage in Athens. Her collaboration with the two composers produced the hit song "Den iparhei eftyhia" ("Δεν υπάρχει ευτυχία" = There is no happiness).This hit was followed by another classic "Nyhta stasou" (= Night, Stay Still) composed by Katsaros with lyrics by Χρήστος Νικολόπουλος.

Finally, in 2000, Diamanti records her last studio album "Gi' Afta Ta Matia" (=For Those Eyes) and retires for the music industry permanently.

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