Yanni Concerts Setlist

Known for his unique blend of jazz and soft rock, Yanni is a renowned musician from Greece who gained international popularity by performing at historic places like the Taj Mahal, and the Egyptian pyramids. Live at the Acropolis, one of Yanni's best-selling of all time. Yanni's music is often used in TV, combining electronic music elements and orchestras, his work also embodies a "one world, one people" philosophy, which brought him recognition all over the world.

Hailing from Kalamata, Greece, Yanni discovered his love for music at an early age, he started by playing piano at the age of six years old, without any training, and by the age of 14, he set a Greek national record in swimming. In 1972, Yanni moved to the United States to study. During his time at the University of Minnesota, Yanni played in a rock band and decided to go all-in in the music industry.

By 77, Yanni joined the rock band Chameleon and toured with them until 84. After that Yanni moved to LA and throughout the 80s he released his first album Optimystique and formed a band, touring with John Tesh and Charlie Adams. Yanni started to get recognition on American soil, and by the '90s, his Live at the Acropolis concert became a huge success, leading to performances at the Taj Mahal in India, and Forbidden City in China.

In 2003, Yanni released the album Ethnicity, celebrating multiculturalism. Mexicanisimo in 2010 honored Mexican folk music. In 2011, Truth of Touch showcased new sound designs, blending instrumental and vocal tracks. In the early 2010s, Yanni embarked on a huge tour, spanning over 30 countries.