Greek-Cypriot singer Anna Vissy paid tribute to fellow singer Giorgos Mazonakis from the stage during a concert in Limassol, Cyprus, on Friday, September 11, 2026, telling the audience she felt his spirit was everywhere.
Vissy waited until the close of the show to address his death, explaining afterward that she had deliberately held back her remarks so as not to dampen the audience's mood earlier in the performance.
She told the crowd that Mazonakis had been a good person, a good artist and a friend to everyone, and that he was suddenly gone. She said the news of his death had come as a shock to everyone, bringing deep sadness and deep indignation, because losing someone so unjustly and so quickly made people reflect on a great many things.
Why she waited until the end
Vissy said she had chosen to speak briefly near the end of the night because she did not want to spoil the audience's enjoyment of the show. She invited the crowd to hum along with her in case Mazonakis could hear them, saying that one never really knows, and that she personally felt his spirit was everywhere.
A farewell in song
After her remarks, Vissy performed the song "Aniko se Mena" ("I Belong to Myself"), with the audience singing along with her. Footage of the moment was shared afterward.
Who was Giorgos Mazonakis
Giorgos Mazonakis is a well-known Greek singer associated with the country's popular laiko music scene, where he built a long career performing in Athens and touring venues across Greece and Cyprus. His death was described in the tribute as sudden and unexpected.
Who is Anna Vissy
Anna Vissy is one of the best-known singers in Greek and Cypriot popular music, with a recording and touring career spanning several decades. She was performing in Limassol on the night she chose to honor her colleague.
