Angela Dimitriou
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Angela Dimitriou is a Greek
pop folk singer.
She is also famous in the Arab
countries across the Middle East
, with her song "Margarites" hitting the top of the charts in Lebanon
, among other places. She made a song with the Egypt
ian singer Amr Diab
called "Ana Bahebak Aktar." She also covered Marc Almond
's song "Death's Diary", in Greek titled "Astrapes kai Vrontes" (Lightnings and Thunders). She is often criticized because of her low education and her comic manner of verbal expression. Angela Dimitriou's biggest hit and signature song is "Fotia Sta Savvatovrada" ("Fire on Saturday Nights"). Her CD Single Ah Patrida Mou went gold and her newest album Gyalina Ftera is now circulating. On 14 March 2010, Alpha TV
ranked Dimitriou the ninth top-certified female artist in the nation's phonographic era (since 1960).
Greeks
The Greeks, also known as the Hellenes , are a nation and ethnic group native to Greece, Cyprus and neighboring regions. They also form a significant diaspora, with Greek communities established around the world....
pop folk singer.
She is also famous in the Arab
Arab
Arab people, also known as Arabs , are a panethnicity primarily living in the Arab world, which is located in Western Asia and North Africa. They are identified as such on one or more of genealogical, linguistic, or cultural grounds, with tribal affiliations, and intra-tribal relationships playing...
countries across the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
, with her song "Margarites" hitting the top of the charts in Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
, among other places. She made a song with the Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
ian singer Amr Diab
Amr Diab
Amr Abdol-Basset Abdol-Azeez Diab is an Egyptian singer and composer of geel music; the contemporary face of Egyptian el-geel pop music, according to World Music. Diab is the best-selling Arab recording artist of all time, according to Let's Go Egypt...
called "Ana Bahebak Aktar." She also covered Marc Almond
Marc Almond
Marc Almond is an English singer-songwriter and musician, who originally found fame as half of the seminal synthpop/New Wave duo Soft Cell...
's song "Death's Diary", in Greek titled "Astrapes kai Vrontes" (Lightnings and Thunders). She is often criticized because of her low education and her comic manner of verbal expression. Angela Dimitriou's biggest hit and signature song is "Fotia Sta Savvatovrada" ("Fire on Saturday Nights"). Her CD Single Ah Patrida Mou went gold and her newest album Gyalina Ftera is now circulating. On 14 March 2010, Alpha TV
Alpha TV
Alpha TV is a Greek terrestrial channel . The station features a mix of Greek and foreign shows with an emphasis on entertainment programs. The studios are located near Athens...
ranked Dimitriou the ninth top-certified female artist in the nation's phonographic era (since 1960).
Discography
- 1980 - Gia Ti Na 'rtheis Arga
- 1982 - Oti Poume Metaxi Mas
- 1983 - Peste Tou
- 1983 - Mia Vradia Sta Bouzoukia No. 1
- 1984 - Mia Vradia Sta Bouzoukia No. 2
- 1985 - Poia Thisia
- 1986 - Dio Fones
- 1987 - Kanonise To
- 1987 - Mia Vradia Stin Fantasia No. 1
- 1988 - Mia Vradia Stin Fantasia No. 2
- 1988 - Mia S'agapo Mia Se Miso
- 1989 - Na Sou Orkisto
- 1990 - Esi Ti Les
- 1991 - Exerountai
- 1992 - Fotia Sta Savvatovrada: 1982-1992 Deka Hronia Tragoudi
- 1992 - Kokkino Tis Fotias
- 1993 - Ftaiei O Erotas (CD Single)
- 1993 - Ftaiei O Erotas
- 1994 - Pes Afto Pou Theleis
- 1995 - Gynaika Ego
- 1996 - Ektos Eleghou I Amartia
- 1996 - Mi Mas Agapas (multiplatinum - first co operation with Foivos)
- 1997 - Ta Zeibekika Tis Antzelas
- 1998 - 100%
- 1999 - Margarites (CD Single)
- 1999 - Kane Stin Akri
- 2000 - Mavri Lista
- 2001 - Hilia Prosopa
- 2002 - Ti Na Ta Kano Afta Pou Eho (CD Single)
- 2002 - Opou Me Paei I Kardia
- 2004 - Kyria Me Gnorises, Kyria Tha Meino...Live
- 2004 - Gia Sena (CD Single)
- 2004 - The Best Of Antzela Dimitriou
- 2004 - Pios Eisai
- 2005 - S'eho?
- 2006 - Oxygono + Live
- 2007 - Ah! Patrida Mou
- 2007 - Ta' Da Ola
- 2008 - Ftaine Oi Antres
- 2010 - Gyalina Ftera