Con Piliouras Interview on Nagamag

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Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?

Con Piliouras:
Greek folk music, Rebetika, Jazz and World Music

Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

Con Piliouras:
I write music in a variety of different styles, this is because I have a vast taste of musical influences.
My current focus as a composer is to continue developing my World Music project, which is a fusion of Greek, Jazz and other world music influences.

I am also passionate about playing the Guitar, and I thoroughly enjoy performing Jazz.

Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?

Con Piliouras:
My first connection to music was at the age of 4. I grow up listening to tradition Greek folk music and I was always mesmerised by the amazing melodies.
The love for music further developed with the exposure of Rock music and then later Jazz.

This was all presented to me by my Mother and Brother.

Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?

Con Piliouras:
Chick Corea "Windows"

Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?

Con Piliouras:
Manos Hadjidakis "Choros"