STEFANOS: Bio

Stefanos is an Eritrean composer, guitarist and vocalist born and raised in Asmara, Eritrea. His early music influence derives from the exciting and innovative western sound of the 70s and 80s, which can be felt in his music and singing. His first musical instrument at around age 10 was the harmonica, which he later abandoned for a newly discovered love for the guitar which he bought at age 14. But even that passion was short lived, and both the instruments were forgotten for many years to come. It was not until much later in life, at age 25, that Stefanos' passion for music re-emerged in Kuwait, the place where most of his musical activity took place throughout the eighties.

For most part of the nineties Stefanos was mainly involved in writing music, and although he had recorded several singles in the past, the compilation of "ALWAYS" (recorded in New York in 2004) is his first complete Album. Conveying a romantic mood sustained by beautiful melodies, the CD is a collection of love songs that touch the heart and displays Stefanos’ flair for melody and expression, greatly enhanced by the colorful textures of his voice. After "Always", the beautiful single, “ERITREAN BOY”, was recorded and released in 2007. A haunting and intensely patriotic song dedicated to the youth of Eritrea it has made a huge impact among his people.

His soul stirring music encompasses a variety of styles, which include Pop, R&B, Afro-beat, and Reggae. Stefanos has the unique ability to play in a broad range of musical genres while retaining an individuality that is as soulful and singular as his singing.

(ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS) FULL CDs

His first CD, “Always” was released in 2005.
His recent single, “Eritrean Boy” was released in 2007.
His second CD, “Surrender” will be released later this year.

SINGLES:

Una Madre (Italian version of Mother)
Why do we fall in love
Love is a promise
Rescue me

AUTHORSHIP:

The Complete Guitar Chords Book Guitar
Guitar Music - Basic elements

ACCOLADES:

Best entry Award from participating countries in 2000 at the Netherlands Music Expo for the song "Fairytale"
Runner up in the 2005 at the Song of the Year International Song Contest with the songs "Marriage Made in Heaven" and "Fairytale" from the CD “ALWAYS”
Semi-Finalist in 2008 at the UK Songwriting Contest (UKSC) with my song "Mother from the CD “ALWAYS”

AFFILIATIONS: ASCAP (USA) GISC (UK)

Stefanos can be reached at: stefanos_michael@hotmail.com

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