Award-winning multi-instrumentalist, Yiannis is an artist that is impossible to define. He continues to break new ground with his infectious blend of Ethno-Fusion, World Instrumental Music – a unique sound that runs the gamut of influences from Latin, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Jazz, Classical and Funk. He performs a multitude of exotic stringed instruments with agility, speed, precision and a passion that has been awing music fans at countless festivals across Canada. “Music is my soul’s nourishment. I aim to bridge and fuse musical cultures by encompassing my music with sounds and instruments from all over the World. When I’m performing my different instruments, I go on a musical journey to World’s far and beyond where I am at that moment. Music to me is illimitable and is border less. Music does not discriminate against any race, colour or religion and neither do I. I love and respect all cultures, which is why I have embraced the musical sounds and instruments from multiple countries. I hope my passion for making music and performing music is infectious to my listeners.” Yiannis releases his most powerful CD yet titled Awakening in 2017. Yiannis' third CD represents the union of sounds and instruments that he has enveloped in each composition. Prepare to experience an exotic pallet of sounds and rhythms to quench his fan’s musical thirst expressed through Yiannis' signature instruments called the Ethno III series. In all his music, Yiannis has delved deeper into the world instruments, he so expertly performs, for a more organic, traditional sound fused with western consonance. Press "Yiannis Kapoulas is a ridiculously talented multi instrumentalist who picked up two Hamilton music awards this year. Mystic Journey is a master class in Mediterranean-inspired string playing — and on an exotic, triple-necked guitar, no less." Adam Carter, CBC News "I was in a constant awe during the show, experiencing music influences from Latin, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Jazz, Classical and Funk. Yiannis’ passion is evident, his agility is fascinating, and his dedication to his music and art is absolutely admirable!" Luiza Sadowski, Mississauga Arts Council Communications Coordinator “A one-man fusion band...... His fingers are so fast and versatile that no single instrument can accommodate them.” John Goddard, Staff Reporter, The Toronto Star / thestar.com ”Toronto concert-goers got a chance to experience Yiannis' trademark eclectic sound and witness his fiery-finger work, augmented by two expressive dancers, at a rare club performance at the temple of Latin music, the Lula Lounge last night.” Douglas Brown, Photographer / Editor, Torontowide.com “North York's Kapoulas masters many instruments - and makes his own.” Fannie Sunshine, The North York Mirror / insidetoronto.com “An immense musical talent and virtuoso.” George Trialonis, Producer Edo Kai Tora, OMNI 1 TV “A gifted multi-instrumentalist steeped in the traditions of the Mediterranean, Yiannis Kapoulas has won awards around the world for songwriting and performing. Kapoulas plays anything with strings" Graham Rockingham, The Spectator