Through honest storytelling, our speakers will share how they discovered their passion for music and embarked on their journeys, facing challenges head-on while staying true to their vision.<\/p>
Hear how they adapted to unexpected twists, navigated uncertainty and adversity, and found alternative routes when needed. With persistence and dedication to their craft, they built genuine connections with their audience and forged their own unique paths in the music industry.<\/p>
This session is for DIY artists and grassroots talents looking for inspiration, real-life insights, and strategies to turn passion into a sustainable career.<\/p>
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She is a professional singer, songwriter, and musician, proficient in playing the harp and cello. She also holds a degree in contemporary singing and a diploma in Byzantine Music. Elena collaborates with renowned artists such as Marina Satti and Natassa Bofiliou, performing both in Greece and abroad.
In October 2023, she released her first single, \u201cEla\u201d, followed by \u201cGynaika\u201d, a collaboration with Natassa Bofiliou, Martha Frintzila, and Kora Karvouni. Her latest release, \u201cZE\u00cfBEKIKO\u201d, features an animated video she created.
She has presented her work at festivals such as TEDx and Oinoxeneia, and has performed on major stages in Athens. She has also opened concerts for Marina Satti (Lycabettus) and Kostis Maraveyas (Floyd).
Beyond music, she illustrates children\u2019s books for various publishers. In 2014, her first sculpture was installed in Zagorochoria, Epirus. Elena is also the co-owner and creative director of Idifono Publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ellena_leoni\/<\/a>
YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@elenaleoni3181<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Elena Leoni (GR)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"elena-leoni-gr","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-10 13:36:14","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-10 10:36:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=26865","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":28113,"post_author":"1900","post_date":"2025-04-26 12:23:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-26 09:23:50","post_content":"\n
Bandcamp: https:\/\/jefmaarawi-inner-ear.bandcamp.com\/album\/gospel<\/a>
Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jefmaarawi\/<\/a>
Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/egghell<\/a>
Spotify: https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/73wlgDWvnqtPPJjKbr3DHA?si=10TyURxcSfKrbc4pZvT-qQ<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
He started making music at the age of 17, after he decided to drop out of high school and grind his way into the hip hop music scene. His first EP, titled \u201cATH2090s\u201d and released on Soundcloud, paid homage to his hometown of ATHENS. Along with Valentin Rivera, his partner and co-founder of the ATH KIDS collective, he managed to create his own unique world: the new street Athenian perspective, conveyed through music and visuals, was enough to captivate the audience, whereas dark heavy-hitting anthems like \u201cOTAM\u201d and \u201cNew Flame\u201d created a huge buzz in the city.
His debut album \u201cCongo\u201d was his breakthrough record, while singles off the album (such as \u201cWhip Game\u201d) landed him a spot at the \u201cA Colors Show\u201d and a great number of shows in France, Germany, London, NEW YORK, and the Netherlands.
His latest collaborative album with fellow Afro-Greek rapper Moose, titled\u00a0\u201cBOOTCAMP,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0became a major commercial success, gathering over\u00a03 million streams<\/strong>\u00a0in just the first months of its release and leading to\u00a0major concerts all across Greece<\/strong>.
Links:\u00a0https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/congopiink\/?hl=en<\/a>
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