Grigoris Asikis, born in 1890 in Istanbul, was a Greek singer and songwriter
known for his contributions to Rebetiko music. At age 15, he bought an outi (the
Greek oud) and began his musical journey. In the late 1920s, Asikis started
recording music for labels such as Columbia, Odeon, and Parlophone, releasing
notable songs like "Γαλανομάτα / Μονάχος μες τη μοναξιά" in 1938. Throughout the
1930s, his compositions were performed by prominent artists including Kostas
Nouros and Roza Eskenazi. Asikis transitioned to using the bouzouki later in the
decade, with songs sung by Markos V...