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Koza Mostra

Koza Mostra
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Koza Mostra at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013
Background information
Origin Greece, Thessaloniki
Genres Ska, Alternative, Folk, Balkan Music, Punk, Tarantella, Rock
Years active 2011–present
Labels Platinum Records
Associated acts Agathonas Iakovidis
Members Elias Kozas
Stelios Siomos
Christos Kalaitzopoulos
Dimitris Christonis
Vasilis Nalbantis
Alexis Archontis

Koza Mostra is a music band formed in Greece. It consists of Elias Kozas (vocals), Alexis Archontis (drums), Stelios Siomos (guitar), Dimitris Christonis (bass guitar), Christos Kalaintzopoulos (accordion) and Tasoulis Valkanis (trumpet). The band fuses ska, punk, and rock music together with the style of Balkan folk music such as Macedonian Greek music and rebetiko. They are also known for performing in kilts or fustanella.

They represented Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 with Agathonas Iakovidis and the song "Alcohol Is Free", coming 6th in the final.

Their maiden album "Keep Up The Rhythm" reached triple Platinum certification from Greek music industry authority IFPI.


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