Irini Merkouri is a Greek pop and laika singer of Romani origin.
10 Facts About Irini Merkouri
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Irini Merkouri began showing interest in being a singer at a very young age and at the age of seven she would mimic all the singers she would see on television.
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Irini Merkouri signed a contract with Sony Music Greece and recorded her first solo album Na Fysai I Anixi in November 2001.
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In June 2003, Irini Merkouri released her second studio album, titled Mine Mazi Mou Apopse.
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In 2004, Irini Merkouri was featured in Sarbel's "Se Pira Sovara".
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In June 2004, Irini Merkouri released her third studio album, titled Palirroia, which contained 15 new songs.
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The third single, "Krata Me Ksana", was written by Takis Damashis of C:Real and with his help Irini Merkouri won the Arion Award for "Best Pop Singer".
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On July 7,2005, Irini Merkouri released her fourth studio album, titled Aneta.
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Irini Merkouri finished off 2007 with the release of a CD single titled "Nai".
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Shortly after, Irini Merkouri recorded a new album in the studio with Sony BMG Greece.