Greek singer Despina Vandi has published a social media video singing with her daughter Melina Nikolaidi in a car to show public support for fellow performer Giannis Parios.
The post follows public commentary generated by a recent live performance by Parios, prompting Vandi to use a shared musical moment to defend the veteran vocalist.
In the video clip, Vandi filmed from the front seat using her mobile phone while her 22-year-old daughter sat in the back seat singing lead vocals. The pair performed the hit song Pio Kali Monaxia, one of Parios's most famous tracks, with Vandi accompanying Nikolaidi by singing backing vocals and harmonies.
During their drive, Vandi is heard asking her daughter if she likes Giannis Parios. Nikolaidi replied immediately that he is her favorite singer, to which Vandi responded that the matter was settled, giving her own brief response to the preceding controversy.
Shared love of music and stage performances
The choice to sing a track by Parios carried deliberate symbolism following the recent online discussions. Nikolaidi has frequently expressed her love for music and singing, regularly sharing short musical clips alongside her mother on social media platforms.
Their car duet is not the first time the mother and daughter have performed together. Nikolaidi has also joined Vandi on stage during live concert appearances in the past.
Prominent figures in Greek popular music
Despina Vandi is one of Greece's most prominent pop recording artists and television personalities, having built a successful career spanning several decades with multiple platinum albums. Giannis Parios is widely celebrated across the country as a legend of romantic music, renowned for his emotional vocal style and extensive catalog of classic Greek love songs.
The song Pio Kali Monaxia remains one of the cornerstone ballads of Parios's musical legacy. The public gesture by Vandi and her daughter has drawn wide attention from fans following the singer's recent concert appearances.
