Yanni

Greece

Born: 14 November 1954

Years Active: 80, 90, 2000

Genres: New Age, Pop/Rock

Styles: Adult Alternative, Contemporary Instrumental, Neo-Classical, Adult Contemporary, Soft Rock

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Of the artists who rose to popularity as part of the new age music boom of the 1980s and '90s, few (if any) enjoyed greater or more lasting success than Yanni. Composing and performing instrumental music with a pronounced sense of drama, dynamics, and romanticism, Yanni broke through to a significantly larger audience than his peers, thanks to adult alternative radio airplay and a commanding performance style that attracted fans through frequent appearances on public television as well as world-wide concert tours. Yanni was born Yiannis Chrysso...

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