Michalis Genitsaris

Michalis Genitsaris was a Greek rebetiko singer and composer born on June 15, 1917. He was known for his contributions to the rebetiko genre, a style of Greek urban folk music that gained popularity in the early to mid-20th century. Genitsaris's work as both a performer and composer helped shape the sound and tradition of rebetiko music during his lifetime.

He remained active in the Greek music scene throughout much of the 20th century until his death on May 11, 2005. His legacy is tied to the preservation and continuation of rebetiko music, which is considered an important cultural expression in Greece.