The Habibis

The Habibis
Genrestraditional Greek music
Years active1995 - 2001, 2006 -

The Habibis (stylised as The haBiBis) is an Australian band that plays traditional Greek music.[1] They won the ARIA Award for Best World Music Album with their album Intoxication.[2]

Members

  • Irine Vela - laouto, bouzouki, guitar
  • Pascal Latra - vocals, baglama, percussion
  • Mulaim Vela - guitar
  • Rachel Cogan - recorder
  • Achilles Yiangoulli - bouzouki, vocals, percussion
  • Wendy Rowlands - violin
  • Sotiris Traianopoulos - clarinet
  • Jenny M Thomas - violin
  • Zois Tzikas - percussion

Discography

Albums

List of albums
Title Album details
Four Warriors
  • Released: 1995
  • Label: The Habibis (HAB 001C)
  • Formats: CD, Cassette
Intoxication
  • Released: 1998
  • Label: Larrikin Records (LRF511)
  • Formats: CD
Selections 1995-2006
  • Released: 2008
  • Label: (TN755-83)
  • Formats: CD

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987. The Cat Empire has won one award.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
1999 Intoxication Best World Music Album Won [3]

References

  1. ^ Freebury, Jane (2 April 1999), "Chirpy Sounds From The Mediterranean", Canberra Times
  2. ^ "The Winners", Newcastle Herald, 13 October 1999
  3. ^ ARIA Award previous winners. "ARIA Awards – Winners by Award – Best World Music Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 12 November 2018.