Saoulis Giannis

Yannis Saoulis was born in Thessaloniki, Greece, on May 1st 1962. At the age of 14 he buys his first bouzouki and teaches himself to play. At the age of 18 he plays and sings professionally.
From 1981 to 1986 he studies music theory and oboe at the National conservatory of Thessaloniki.
At the same time, he works as a musician and singer. In 1986, he immigrates to Holland, to study Philosophy at the University of Utrecht and the University of Amsterdam, Dept. of Political Sciences.
In 1991, he takes private classes in singing.

During his stay abroad he performs professionally in concerts, social events etc. in Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany.
He works with Nikos Ignatiadis (who also lives in Holland at that time) both in concerts and publishing. He participates in many recordings (especially with the baritone Pieter Vis) of Greek repertoire.
In 1992, he starts his own label under the name of "IAN Productions" and works at his own studio.
In 1995, he forms the group "Yannis Saoulis & ensemble" with which he performs the rebetiko, Greek folk music and music from Asia Minor in concerts.