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Pavlo Simtikidis
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| Birth name | Pavlo Simtikidis |
| Born | () June 29, (age&#;55) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | New Flamenco, Instrumental, Latin, Jazz, World |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, guitarist, composer, record producer |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | –present |
| Labels | Sleeping Giant Music, Hejaz Entertainment, P.R.O. |
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Musical artist
Pavlo Simtikidis, often called simply Pavlo (born June 29, ) is a Greek-Canadian guitarist who plays, "a Mediterranean sound mixing the folkloric styles of Greek, Spanish and Latin music with pop sensibilities."[1] Born in Toronto, Canada, he is the son of Greek immigrants, George & Freda Simtikidis, of Kastoria, Greece.
Pavlo guitarist biography of michael jordan basketball player Pavlo went anyway. Release Date — June 14, This time, he would pay tribute to his parents by going to their hometown all the way in Greece. Sign in.His albums Pavlo and Fantasia certified Gold in Canada, and album Fantasia was nominated in for a JUNO Award (Canadian Grammy) for Best Instrumental Album.
His next recording project Trifecta was released in in collaboration with Oscar Lopez and Rik Emmett (lead guitarist from rock group, Triumph) was nominated in for a JUNO Award (Canadian Grammy) for Instrumental Album of The Year.
Pavlo has sold more than a , records.
Awards and nominations
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- Juno Awards
The Juno Awards is a Canadian awards ceremony presented annually by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
Pavlo received 2 nominations.
Juno Awards Artist Summary Pavlo
Music Canada Gold and Platinum Certification Awards Certifications
Certified albums
Pavlo () Certified: Gold
Fantasia () Certified: Gold
Music Canada Gold/Platinum Artist Summary Pavlo
Career highlights
- PBS Special "Pavlo: Mediterranean Nights" – aired nationally by networks: Bravo and CBC Bold in Canada and PBS in the U.S.A.
- Best Instrumental Album of the Year for "Trifecta" ( – Juno Nomination – Canada's Equivalent to the Grammy's)
- Best Instrumental Album of the Year for "Fantasia" ( – Juno Nomination)
- Performs average of concerts per year
- Half Million Records Sold worldwide
- Two Gold Albums (Fantasia and Pavlo)
- Selected and Performed for His Royal Highness Prince Charles (April )
- In , Pavlo won a lawsuit against R&B Mega Stars: R-Kelly and Jay-Z.
The R&B stars sampled Pavlo's music and made a Top 10 hit song "Fiesta" based on Pavlo's original melody "Fantasia".
Biography of larry bird Best Instrumental Album. In , it became one of the most successful television concert specials on Public Television propelled Pavlo and his band into a city tour across America; Mexico and Canada. Music Canada. I said to them no.Pavlo's actual guitar work was lifted and placed repeatedly into the song 27 times. Pavlo now shares in the publishing of the song as a co-writer.
- World Artist of the Year ()
- Billboard Top 10 (May )
- Touring Artist of the Year ()
- Montreal Jazz Festival – Headlined Main Stage for 20, + people ()
- Top Choice Awards "Greek Man of the Year"
- Top Choice Awards "Greek Man of the Year"
- Smooth Jazz Guitarist of the Year ( Nomination)
- Music Featured in "So You Think You Can Dance"; Marine Life (starring Cybill Shepherd); CTV's Eleventh Hour;Just Cause; Showcase/Showtime L Word; The Chris Isaak Show (2 episodes)
- Pavlo owns his own line of nylon string acoustic guitars retailing online and across Canada, called "Pavlo, Signature Series".
- Pavlo is known for giving away his guitar to someone in the audience at every concert
- Pavlo organized a Canadian Guitar Trio made of himself and 2 Time Juno Award Winner, Oscar Lopez and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Rik Emmett (Rock Group, Triumph).
Together they composed all songs on their album "Trifecta" which was later nominated for Juno, and they completed a national sold out tour.
Discography
Studio albums
Video albums
Other Appearances
- Vasyl Popadiuk – III () (Produced by Pavlo, written by Pavlo & Konstantine)
- Konstantine – Mediterranean Rendezvous ()