Greek singer Ioulia Kallimani has discussed her recent marriage to music producer Michalis Touratzidis, alongside sharing her thoughts on the sudden death of fellow artist Giorgos Mazonakis.
Speaking to the ANT1 television network's morning show "To Proino", the singer addressed her wedding, which she said she had been anticipating for a long time. She added that this anticipation was natural for anyone who is deeply in love.
Kallimani also took the opportunity to express her gratitude to the public, stating that she is consistently moved by the affection and support she receives from her audience.
Kallimani has built a strong following in the modern Greek laiko pop music scene with a string of vocal hits, frequently collaborating creatively with Touratzidis before their marriage. The music producer and composer is a prominent and highly successful figure in the Greek music industry, having written and produced tracks for numerous leading artists over the course of his career.
Tributes to Giorgos Mazonakis
During the television interview, Kallimani also spoke about the recent passing of the hugely popular Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis, an event she described as a sudden and devastating loss for everyone.
She said the late artist would always be remembered affectionately for his music, his eccentricity, the songs he left behind, and his beautiful soul. She highlighted the scale of his career by noting that he had remained at the centre of the music industry for 33 years.
Mazonakis was widely regarded as one of the most successful, enduring and distinctive voices in modern Greek entertainment. He was known throughout the country for his unique vocal style, highly theatrical stage performances, and a vast catalogue of beloved hits. His death has prompted widespread mourning across the Greek music sector, a collective sentiment echoed by Kallimani when she noted that everyone was deeply saddened by what had happened.
