Maria Yiakoulis

Maria Yiakoulis ( _el. Μαρία Γιακούλη) was born on August 1974 in Sydney Australia. Maria's musical influences are many, but none stronger than the music of her parent's homeland. Coming from a family with a background in music and dance, there is an on going connection with the sounds and tempos of Greece.

Today, Maria has been developing a sound which identifies her generation. This fusion of Australian society and Greek traditions culminate in music and lyric, reaching out to all cultures that have influenced Australia. Maria's musical interests began with the violin and progressed in the classical influences, peaking as a classically trained flautist. Shortly thereafter she expanded her musical horizons and moved to the not so structured world of jazz and blues. Her appetite for expression furthered her exploration through various forms of world and ethnic music, bringing her full circle to the sounds of her parent's homeland, melodies and modes etched deeply into the soul of the Mediterranean.

External links

* [http://yiakoulis.com/ Official Website]
* [http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/sections/whats_on/boxoffice/event_details.asp?EventID=2219&sm=1&ss=1 Maria Yiakoulis, Live at the Sydney Opera House 2007]
* [http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/sections/whats_on/boxoffice/event_details.asp?sm=1&ss=1&EventID=1052 Maria Yiakoulis, Live at the Sydney Opera House 2004]
* [http://www.olympics.com.au/?pg=athens&spg=celebration_sopa Athens 2004 Torch Relay]