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1999 :Karolos Tsakirian in his workshop |
Since 1924. Three generations of master craftsmanship Karolos Tsakirian since 1993 has returned in Athens Greece after 17 years in N.Y, where he had his own workshop in Astoria Queens. Making his choice to have his working place in the city which is the Mecca of bouzouki, he expanded the family business opening a new store next to the one already existing and founded in 1960 by his father Onnik, in the heart of Athens close to Omonia Square. |
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The legendary tradition begun in 1924 when his grand father emigrated from Turkey and opened the first shop in Piraeus (the Mother City of the rebetiko music). In 196O his son Nick (Karolose's father) moved to his own store in downtown Athens, building instruments for the great bouzouki players like CHIOTIS, LEMONOPOULOS, TATASSOPOULOS, KARNEZIS, JOHN STAMATIOU (Sporos), and others. He was also the recipient of the gold metal of master craftsmanship in the International Expo in Thessaloniki. |
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. l999: Karolos Tsakirian in the Athens shop. Karolos Tsakirian continuous the tradition of fine making instruments. The master players, Stamatiou, Karnezis, Tatassopoulos continue to be some of his most respected clients. In his downtown Athens shop you can often see legendary old bouzouki virtuosos, as well as great players of today as Mr. Nikolopulos, to name one. |
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| Starting as a 15 years old apprentice in the family workshop, he became a Luther on his own accord after his father death, 17years ago. Since then he had set the goal to build instruments of superior quality.After years of concentrated efforts and many experiments he has come to master his craft. He has made and still makes bouzoukis for musicians all around the world. It's a personal accomplishment to have made a name on his own | |
| While living in N.York he was often asked by the Queens Council
of the Arts to give demonstration of his craft. He has also been a member of the Guild of
American Luthers. His love for the bouzouki and its sound lead him to be an accomplished
bouzouki performer in Greek clubs in NYC
This valuable experience has added to a thorough understanding of
the instrument as well as the needs of its musicians. |
1991: Cover page of Queens Council of the Arts publication. |
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