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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.”

—Booklife by Publisher's Weekly

“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)

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