Kelly Kelekidou
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Kelly Kelekidou sometimes referred to as Kel Kel, is a Greek
singer. To date, she has released four studio albums and one CD Single which was certified Gold.
, Greece
. Shortly after graduating high school, she started studying business management a nursing, although she had not decided on a career. Shortly after graduating high school, she started studying business management a nursing, although she had not decided on a career. She also became interested in music, and took four years of vocal training at the Contemporary Conservatoire of Thessaloniki, as well as one year of lessons in Byzantine music
.
Shortly after, Kelekidou started performing at clubs in Thessaloniki. In 2005, Kelekidou signed with Sony Music Greece
, and released her first album which was self-titled
which peaked at number 16 on the IFPI album charts
. The first single off the album was "Glyka Glyka Glykia Mou", a remake of a traditional Laïko
song by Efi Thodi
. The single was a hit, while that same year, she also performed in Athens
with Christos Dantis
and Nikos Kourkoulis at club Gkazi.
In late 2006, Kelekidou started appearing alongside Nikos Kourkoulis at club Fos. That same year, she released her second album titled Sygkentrosou
, which peaked at number 11 on the IFPI album charts.
In the summer of 2007, Kelekidou appeared at club Romeo with Dionisis Makris and Kostas Martakis
. In November of the same year, she released a CD-Single titled "Se Thelo Me Trela
", which was peaked at number 1 on the singles chart, and was certified Gold within a few days.
In March 2008, Kelekidou started a one month appearance with Giorgos Tsalikis at club Andro Peiraios. In April 2010, Kelekidou released her third album titled Makria Sou Den Iparho
. Around the same time, she also started appearances with Nikos Kourkoulis at club ORAMA in Thessaloniki. Following their appearances in Thessaloniki, in July 2008 Kelly Kelekidou and Nikos Kourkoulis went on a mini-tour in Australia
, performing 3 sold-out concerts in Adelaide
, Sydney
and Melbourne
.
In late 2008, Kelekidou stated appearances with Nikos Oikonomopoulos, Giorgos Tsalikis, and Maria Iakovou at club FIX. In October 2008, Kelly Kelekidou released her new duet titled "Ksenoi" with singer Kostas Karafotis.
In June 2009, it was officially confirmed that Kelly Kelekidou left Sony Music Greece
and signed to Heaven Music
. Shortly after, Kelekidou released a new digital single titled "Kalimera (Kalosirthes Agapi)", a retro sounding pop song, substantially different in style to her previous material. On September 13, 2010, Kelekidou released a new single titled "Teleftaia Fora", with music and lyrics by Giorgos Moukidis. She is expected to release her new album in late September. For the 2010-2011 winter season, Kelekidou will be singing alongside Nikos Kourkoulis and Kostas Karafotis at club Teatro.
On 1 December 2010, Kelekidou released her fourth studio album titled Aggeli Stin Kolasi (Angels in hell), featuring ten songs including an all new duet with Nikos Kourkoulis. In January 2011, Kelekidou will embark on a North American tour with Kourkoulis, performing in Montreal, Chicago, Boston, Toronto, and Atlantic City.
.
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
singer. To date, she has released four studio albums and one CD Single which was certified Gold.
Career
Kelly Kelekidou originates from KavalaKavala
Kavala , is the second largest city in northern Greece, the principal seaport of eastern Macedonia and the capital of Kavala peripheral unit. It is situated on the Bay of Kavala, across from the island of Thasos...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. Shortly after graduating high school, she started studying business management a nursing, although she had not decided on a career. Shortly after graduating high school, she started studying business management a nursing, although she had not decided on a career. She also became interested in music, and took four years of vocal training at the Contemporary Conservatoire of Thessaloniki, as well as one year of lessons in Byzantine music
Byzantine music
Byzantine music is the music of the Byzantine Empire composed to Greek texts as ceremonial, festival, or church music. Greek and foreign historians agree that the ecclesiastical tones and in general the whole system of Byzantine music is closely related to the ancient Greek system...
.
Shortly after, Kelekidou started performing at clubs in Thessaloniki. In 2005, Kelekidou signed with Sony Music Greece
Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment ' is the second-largest global recorded music company of the "big four" record companies and is controlled by Sony Corporation of America, the United States subsidiary of Japan's Sony Corporation....
, and released her first album which was self-titled
Kelly Kelekidou (album)
Kelly Kelekidou is the debut album of popular Greek singer, Kelly Kelekidou. It was released in Greece in December 2005 by Sony BMG Greece.-Track listing:# "Glyka Glyka Glykia Mou" - 4:04# "Ma To Theo" - 3:30# "Kratise Me Dinata" - 3:11...
which peaked at number 16 on the IFPI album charts
IFPI Greece
International Federation of the Phonographic Industry Greece or IFPI Greece is the Greek branch of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and is the official charts provider and recording sales certification body for Greece. Currently two charts are compiled, one for sales of...
. The first single off the album was "Glyka Glyka Glykia Mou", a remake of a traditional Laïko
Laïko
Laïkó ), is a Greek music genre. Also called folk song or urban folk music , in its plural form is a Greek music genre which has taken many forms over the years...
song by Efi Thodi
Efi Thodi
Efi Thodi is a Greek pop singer who specializes in traditional Greek and pop music. She was born and raised in Karditsa. Her music career commenced in 1984...
. The single was a hit, while that same year, she also performed in Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
with Christos Dantis
Christos Dantis
Christos Dantis , is a Greek singer, songwriter, and musician best known for his hits such as "To Palio Mou Palto" and "Ena Tragoudi Akoma" and later for composing and co-writing the song "My Number One" for Elena Paparizou, winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 for Greece.- Early music career...
and Nikos Kourkoulis at club Gkazi.
In late 2006, Kelekidou started appearing alongside Nikos Kourkoulis at club Fos. That same year, she released her second album titled Sygkentrosou
Sygkentrosou
Sygkentrosou is the second album released by popular Greek singer, Kelly Kelekidou. It was released in Greece in November 2006 by Sony BMG Greece.-Track listing:# "Sygkentrosou" - 3:10# "Brosta Sou Tha Me Vriskis" - 3:41...
, which peaked at number 11 on the IFPI album charts.
In the summer of 2007, Kelekidou appeared at club Romeo with Dionisis Makris and Kostas Martakis
Kostas Martakis
Konstantinos "Kostas" Martakis is a Greek singer, who rose to fame after appearing on Greek talent show Dream Show aired by Alpha TV in 2006. Following his participation, he went on to release three studio albums and also participated in the Greek national final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2008...
. In November of the same year, she released a CD-Single titled "Se Thelo Me Trela
Se Thelo Me Trela
"Se Thelo Me Trela" is a CD single by popular Greek artist Kelly Kelekidou released in November 2007 by Sony BMG. The golden CD single contains three songs from Kelekidou's third studio album Makria Sou Den Iparho, which was released in April 2008...
", which was peaked at number 1 on the singles chart, and was certified Gold within a few days.
In March 2008, Kelekidou started a one month appearance with Giorgos Tsalikis at club Andro Peiraios. In April 2010, Kelekidou released her third album titled Makria Sou Den Iparho
Makria Sou Den Iparho
Makria Sou Den Iparho is the third full length album released by popular Greek singer, Kelly Kelekidou. It was released in Greece on April 10, 2008 by Sony BMG Greece...
. Around the same time, she also started appearances with Nikos Kourkoulis at club ORAMA in Thessaloniki. Following their appearances in Thessaloniki, in July 2008 Kelly Kelekidou and Nikos Kourkoulis went on a mini-tour in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, performing 3 sold-out concerts in Adelaide
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
, Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
and Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
.
In late 2008, Kelekidou stated appearances with Nikos Oikonomopoulos, Giorgos Tsalikis, and Maria Iakovou at club FIX. In October 2008, Kelly Kelekidou released her new duet titled "Ksenoi" with singer Kostas Karafotis.
In June 2009, it was officially confirmed that Kelly Kelekidou left Sony Music Greece
Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment ' is the second-largest global recorded music company of the "big four" record companies and is controlled by Sony Corporation of America, the United States subsidiary of Japan's Sony Corporation....
and signed to Heaven Music
Heaven Music
Heaven Music is an independent record label in Athens, Greece, founded in 2001 by ANT1 Group. It is known for signing new and young artists.-Overview:...
. Shortly after, Kelekidou released a new digital single titled "Kalimera (Kalosirthes Agapi)", a retro sounding pop song, substantially different in style to her previous material. On September 13, 2010, Kelekidou released a new single titled "Teleftaia Fora", with music and lyrics by Giorgos Moukidis. She is expected to release her new album in late September. For the 2010-2011 winter season, Kelekidou will be singing alongside Nikos Kourkoulis and Kostas Karafotis at club Teatro.
On 1 December 2010, Kelekidou released her fourth studio album titled Aggeli Stin Kolasi (Angels in hell), featuring ten songs including an all new duet with Nikos Kourkoulis. In January 2011, Kelekidou will embark on a North American tour with Kourkoulis, performing in Montreal, Chicago, Boston, Toronto, and Atlantic City.
Personal life
Kelekidou is married to with fellow Greek singer Nikos Kourkoulis, whom she has also collaborated with numerous times since the start of her career. The two had been dating for years, and married on July 14, 2009. Kelekidou gave birth to the couple's son on August 31, 2009.Studio albums
All the albums listed underneath were released and charted in GreeceGreece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
.
| Year | Title | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Kelly Kelekidou Kelly Kelekidou (album) Kelly Kelekidou is the debut album of popular Greek singer, Kelly Kelekidou. It was released in Greece in December 2005 by Sony BMG Greece.-Track listing:# "Glyka Glyka Glykia Mou" - 4:04# "Ma To Theo" - 3:30# "Kratise Me Dinata" - 3:11... |
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| 2006 | Sygkentrosou Sygkentrosou Sygkentrosou is the second album released by popular Greek singer, Kelly Kelekidou. It was released in Greece in November 2006 by Sony BMG Greece.-Track listing:# "Sygkentrosou" - 3:10# "Brosta Sou Tha Me Vriskis" - 3:41... |
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| 2008 | Makria Sou Den Iparho Makria Sou Den Iparho Makria Sou Den Iparho is the third full length album released by popular Greek singer, Kelly Kelekidou. It was released in Greece on April 10, 2008 by Sony BMG Greece... |
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| 2010 | Aggeli Stin Kolasi | — |
CD singles
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "Se Thelo Me Trela Se Thelo Me Trela "Se Thelo Me Trela" is a CD single by popular Greek artist Kelly Kelekidou released in November 2007 by Sony BMG. The golden CD single contains three songs from Kelekidou's third studio album Makria Sou Den Iparho, which was released in April 2008... " |
Gold |
Digital singles
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Kalos Irthes" | — |