Giorgos Kesidis

A clarinet player and singer associated with Pontic music and its dance traditions.

Biography

Giorgos Kesidis (1937–2023) was born in Koudounia, Drama. He first learned the zournas from his grandfather before turning to the clarinet. Combining instrumental performance with singing, he developed an individual style rooted in Pontic repertoire. His recordings feature Pontic dances and songs, including I thalassa fourtouna.

Discography

1-4 of 4 releases

Cover of Giorgos Kesidis No 3 by Giorgos Kesidis

Album199012 tracks

Giorgos Kesidis No 3

A VASIPAP release with 12 tracks.

Cover of Pontiaki hori ke tragoudia me ton Giorgo Kesidi by Giorgos Kesidis

Album197912 tracks

Pontiaki hori ke tragoudia me ton Giorgo Kesidi

A VASIPAP release with 12 tracks.

Cover of Kori ela semetera / Eho inan mana - Single by Kostas Karapanagiotidis & Giorgos Kesidis

Single19772 tracks

Kori ela semetera / Eho inan mana - Single

A VASIPAP release with 2 tracks.

Cover of Ta pontiaka tou Giorgou Kesidi by Giorgos Kesidis

Album197713 tracks

Ta pontiaka tou Giorgou Kesidi

A VASIPAP release with 13 tracks.