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St. John Koukouzeles

St. John Koukouzeles was the maïstor (supreme professional of music) from the Greek Byzantine sacred chant. His provided name was Papadopoulos and he was created in Macedonia, most likely the son of the priest; his mom was Slavic. Orphaned young, Koukouzeles transferred to Constantinople, and his great voice earned him …

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