Παναγιώτης Κουνάδης

Greek historian-researcher of rebetiko music, musicologist, writer, and civil engineer. One of the founding members of the "Association of Friends of Greek Music" (1961-1967), and the "Center for Research and Study of Rebetika Songs" (1976-1983). In 1983 he founded the Αρχείο Ελληνικής Δισκογραφίας (Hellenic Discography Archive) and is responsible for the release of a series of digital CDs from the 78-speed discography, in collaboration with the proprietary companies of the repertoire. Since 1973 he has been writing for the Daily and Magazine Press, mainly on the history of Greek song, with over a hundred publications.