CRITICAL PRAISE FOR
Apostolos Nikolaidis:
The Authentic Laïká Singer Who Was Never Censored
“… A beautifully illustrated bilingual publication […] [Apostolos Nikolaidis’] creativity should be seen as part of America’s multiethnic cultural richness.”
—Dr. Alexander Kitroeff, The National Herald
“… A rewarding biography with a wealth of testimonies, documentation, photographs and research on his life and a career crowned by incredible recognition in the United States after he recorded the “forbidden” rebetika.”
—Iota Sykka, Kathimerini English Edition
“This up-close look will prove an inspiring and entertaining read for fans, an introduction for those new to [Apostolos Nikolaidis], and a valuable source for researchers and musicologists.”
“A book that […] is, and will remain, a model for many years—a unique, even insurmountable measure of comparison in terms of how a popular Greek music artist can be presented in printed literature.”
—Phontas Troussas, LiFO.gr (in Greek)
“…A veritable treasure for laiká music lovers.” […] The book, crafted with affection by his daughter, serves as a form of redemption for [Apostolos Nikolaidis] and offers an avenue to all those interested in delving into his noteworthy story.”
—Emy Dourou, Documento (in Greek)
