Γιώργος Ξυλούρης

a.k.a. Ψαρογιώργης [Psarogiorgis] Cretan artist [Lute, Vocals, Composer] Born at Anogeia, Mylopotamos, Rethemnos, Crete, Greece in 1965 Son of Ψαραντώνης, brother to Χαράλαμπος Ξυλούρης, and father of Νίκος Ξυλούρης (2) (Jr.), Αντώνης Ξυλούρης (2) and Apollonia Xylouris . He grew up in a family of legendary musicians at Anogeia Lute is one of its favoured instruments so, he focused his inherited talent for innovative performance on it. Although technical and innovative, he manages to remain traditional. In this backing role of Cretan Lyre Ψαρογιώργης is peerless. He can build up a pace that seems almost out of control yet maintain the supple precision demanded by dancers. In the less usual role of lead instrument he has made the Cretan lute a melodic instrument to frame and adorn song. As well as being at home playing for traditional festivities, Giorgos is a seasoned concert performer internationally, not only in the contexts of folk and world music but also in collaboration such as: Γιάννης Αγγελάκας, Jim White (2), Γιάννης Ξυλούρης, Βασίλης Σταυρακάκης, Stelios Petrakis, Περικλής Παπαπετρόπουλος, Γιάγκος Χαιρέτης and more.. He is a compelling exponent of an unusually fertile tradition, Cretan..