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Mimis Plessas, Giant of Modern Greek Music, Dies at 99
Mimis Plessas, a beloved Greek composer whose music featured in scores of films, television shows and theatrical productions has died at 99.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis paid tribute to Plessas, writing, “A leading composer, a great scholar and a kind man has left us. His work defied genre, blending traditional Greek music forms with elements of jazz and classical, creating an easy-on-the-ear signature sound — softer than the hard jangle of many of his contemporaries. He produced a popular radio quiz show, In 30 Seconds, and he served as a judge on numerous Greek and international music competition panels.
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