As co-founder and director of OMNI Behavioral Health Solutions in New Jersey, Maria Kechaidis oversees a team that helps children and families to manage a variety of emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Outside of work, Maria Kechaidis enjoys exploring the culture of Greece, including the country’s food and music. She lists Haris Alexiou among her favorite Greek singers.
Referred to by her fans as Haroula (Little Grace), Haris Alexiou is a Thebes-born vocalist and songwriter who has been a part of the Greek musical scene for more than four decades. Since releasing her first album, 12 Laika Tragoudia (12 Folk Songs), in 1975, she has become one of the most popular Greek musical artists of all time.
Over the course of her career, Alexiou has performed throughout the world, including many European cities as well as destinations in Australia, Russia, Africa, Asia, and the United States. In addition to singing in Greek, she has performed songs in French, German, Arabic, and other languages.
A specialist in the Greek musical style of rembetika, Alexiou has built a discography comprising more than three dozen solo albums and a number of collaborations with various artists. Her most recent album, Ta Oneira Ginontai Pali (Dreams Are Made Again), was released in 2014.
Referred to by her fans as Haroula (Little Grace), Haris Alexiou is a Thebes-born vocalist and songwriter who has been a part of the Greek musical scene for more than four decades. Since releasing her first album, 12 Laika Tragoudia (12 Folk Songs), in 1975, she has become one of the most popular Greek musical artists of all time.
Over the course of her career, Alexiou has performed throughout the world, including many European cities as well as destinations in Australia, Russia, Africa, Asia, and the United States. In addition to singing in Greek, she has performed songs in French, German, Arabic, and other languages.
A specialist in the Greek musical style of rembetika, Alexiou has built a discography comprising more than three dozen solo albums and a number of collaborations with various artists. Her most recent album, Ta Oneira Ginontai Pali (Dreams Are Made Again), was released in 2014.
