Violaris was a leading figure in the 1960s and 70s Greek music scene, known for his light, melodic voice and poetic lyrics that moved away from the heavy laïkó style of the era. Musical Style and Themes "O Filos" exemplifies the Neo Kyma style:
Violaris delivers the lyrics with a gentle, clear, and unpretentious tone, which became his trademark. Impact of the Official Audio Release mikhalis_biolaris_o_filos_official_audio_release
Even if you don't speak Greek, the rhythmic cadence of the lyrics is designed to be "sung-spoken" poetry. Violaris was a leading figure in the 1960s