Multi-platinum recording group TRIFONO at the 2011 Gabby Awards

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The 2011 Gabby Awards, where once again Greek America’s Best and Brightest Stars, will shine on an unforgettable night of accomplishment and celebration, will take place on Saturday, June 4, 2011 on Ellis Island in New York City, the historic entry point of millions of immigrants to America.

Multi-platinum recording group TRIFONO, direct from Greece, will be performing, joining an impressive list of talent for the awards program including vocalist Glykeria, True Blood alum Theo Alexander, Oscar winner Olympia Dukakis, TV actress Melina Kanakaredes and former Academy of Motion Pictures president Sid Ganis—to name only a few.

Joining forces in 2002, TRIFONO—which translates literally to “three voices”-- stormed onto the music charts and quickly rose to the top with their unique sound and style. This Greek powerhouse, comprised of Nikos Kouroupakis, Erofili and Dimitri Yfantis, has been on fire since their inception with sold out concerts worldwide, major collaborations and multi-platinum selling records. Transforming ancient and traditional music styles into modern day contemporary sounds, TRIFONO embraces the historic beauty of Greece while capturing its modern day essence.

The Gabby Awards will be a homecoming for one of the group’s founders, Nikos Kouroupakis who was born in Greece but raised in New York City. At the age of 17, Nikos left home to follow his dream of singing and not long after found himself catapulting into a North American tour for music legends George Dalaras and Dimitra Galani, and later a European tour with Haris Alexiou.

Eventually, he joined forces with Dimitris and Erofili—both accomplished singers, songwriters and musicians on their own with accomplished careers in music, to form TRIFONO—the byproduct of their perfect chemistry and their love for music that sealed their success in contemporary Greek music.

In addition to performing at the Gabby Awards on June 4, TRIFONO will perform a special Farewell Concert at New York Town Hall on Sunday, June 5th, culminating what will be a magical weekend. The concert will be the official close to all official Gabby Awards related events and will feature a special performance of New Jersey native Lina Orfanos.

The 2009 Gabby Awards, organized by the Greek America Foundation, took place in Chicago, where over 1,200 people descended upon the Windy City to honor Greek Americans in nine categories. The event was the largest-ever gathering of talented and successful Greek Americans. The 2011 Gabbys are certain to follow in the footsteps of the inaugural awards. In addition to the awards show, an explosive after party is being planned, as well as a series of related events throughout the weekend in the Big Apple including a network of businesses, institutions, exhibitions and events that will share the remarkable diversity of Greek New York.

Eight awards are voted upon by the general public via web voting in Athletics, Politics, Business, Arts & Culture, Performing Arts, Education, Philanthropy and Promotion of Hellenism.

A Lifetime Achievement award winner is selected by the Gabby Academy and bestowed to an individual whose life has served as an example to others and whose accomplishments in society have resonated far and wide.

The awards are scheduled every two years in a different city, bringing hundreds of Greek Americans together from coast to coast, together for a shining night to celebrate the Best and Brightest Stars of Greek America.

For the complete Gabby experience, including videos, photos, a complete list of winners and all the news from the first Gabby Awards, visit www.gabbyawards.com


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