THE Costas Tournas He is not just a great songwriter. He is a figure who was associated as much as few others with the formation of modern Greek song. From the years of the legendary Poll to his long personal journey, his songs, ideas and presence sealed an entire era.
In this official biography, the renowned writer and producer Thanos Kanousis records the life, journey and creative imprint of Kostas Tournas, shedding light not only on the artist, but also on the man behind the songs. Through his own narratives Costas Tournas, personal memories, unknown incidents and testimonies of people who knew him and traveled with him, his great career in singing comes to life, a career closely tied to the social and political changes of modern Greece.
From the years of innocence and search to great successes, to ruptures and difficulties, to comebacks and collaborations that left an era, Kostas Tournas emerges as a creator with consistency, sensitivity and boldness who defined modern Greek songwriting.
A biography about a great artist who left an indelible mark on our collective sentiment.
THE Thanos Kanousis was born in the village of Kontovouni, Kozani. He studied Theater & Cinema and worked as an actor for more than twenty years, participating in notable performances. He was an executive of the Kaisariani Theater for five years and played in Epidaurus (playing Hephaestus in “Prometheus Bound” with Yannis Voglis). On television, he worked with great directors, such as: V. Georgiadis, T. Psaras, Er. Thalassinos, Th. Papageorgiou, K. Koutsomytis, M. Manousakis, etc. As a screenwriter, he collaborated with Yannis Kalamitsis on ANT1 in the series “Signature of the Signer” and on the “Adeneum Show”, as well as on the ERT show “Bibliografia”.
In 2004 he created his own concert and theater production company (ON THE ROAD PRODUCTIONS). A key collaborator of Thanos Mikroutsikos for five years, he collaborated with almost all Greek composers, singers and bands. Indicatively mentioned are: M. Plessas, N. Mavroudis, Chr. Nikolopoulos, Pyx Lax, D. Galani, T. Tsanaklidou, K. Tournas, M. Lidakis, C. & P. Katsimichas, D. Tsaknis, etc.
