Hainides

The group ‘Hainides’ were originally introduced as a trio in 1990 giving their first live performance in the canteen of the University of Crete on the island of Crete, Greece. Rapidly growing to seven members they released four albums and performed concerts all over Greece, with great success, up until 1997 when the group temporarily dissolved.

One year later in 1998 ‘Hainides’ was reformed by two of the original members, Dimitris Apostolakis and Dimitris Zaharioudakis. Joined by the new members Maria Koti, Alexis Nonis, Periklis Tsoukalas and Antonis Skamnakis. The band was formed into its present line up.

‘Hainides’ have collaborated both in the studio and on stage with a plethora of well known and respected musicians and singers. Throughout the years they have performed all over Greece and also abroad including concerts in Luxembourg, Cyprus and America. They have recorded seven studio albums. In their live performances ‘Hainides’ include in the programme not only their own original compositions and songs but also new arrangements of themes and songs from various other traditions such as Turkey, Afghanistan and Bulgaria.