Filio Pyrgaki: The great singer of the folk song died

In recent years he has been battling cancer

filio purgaki FOLK SONG, Greece, died, FILIO PYRGAKI

The singer has been fighting with him for the last few years cancer.

In May, Filio Pyrgaki had lost, for the same reason, her husband.

The news of her death was announced by the singer Maria Giannaka, by posting it on Facebook.

Filio Pyrgaki was born in Asprokampos, Corinthia and started singing in parties from the age of 14 years.

He moved to Athens, after an accident he had.

Her first album was released on 1967 and it was called "I got bored of my youth», With his music and lyrics Costa Kontogiorgi, who had included her in his orchestra.

Then, he was recognized in the field of folk song and at the same time he collaborated with great and great musicians.

Listen to some of her hits: