NEW YORK — Some of the biggest stars in Greece took the stage at New York’s Barlcays Center for a one-night only, sold out performance.
One of Greece’s biggest, talented, and most-loved and most in-demand artists, Konstantinos Argiros took the stage to perform in New York City on Saturday, November 22.
Taking place from 8 PM at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the arena was filled with people thrilled to see the Greek singer make a return to New York, following his first ever concert performance in the same venue in 2023.
The evening commenced with a special performance from the talented, up-and-coming Greek singer and Eurovision star Klavdia Papadopoulou, known by her stage name, Klavdia, who recently joined Argiros during his Australia tour last month, as his official supporting act.
The 23-year-old sang many of her greatest, and most-popular hits including ‘Asertomata’, ‘Haramata’, and ‘Nyxta mou Megali.’
She later joined Konstantinos Argiros on stage, where they performed a duet of Argiros’ hit song, Matonoun Oi Skepseis.
Following her performance, Klavdia spoke with The National Herald, Klavdia revealing how she felt to be in New York and performing.
“I am very happy, I really love New York,” Klavida told TNH.
“Every time that I am here, I have the best time, especially this time round, singing in this place — I feel blessed.”
When asked how she felt to perform as part of Konstantinos Argiros’ sold out show, and what her performance meant for her in terms of her career, she said it was something “very big”.
“It’s one of the biggest things I’ve done this year, and I’m so, so, so grateful to be here. “You guys were amazing!” Klavdia said.
Klavdia additionally made a comment on Hellenism in the U.S.
“Firstly, bravo to you all for being so united, bravo to you for always keeping our customs and traditions. I think that Greeks abroad are the ones who still keep traditions, and Greece, alive,” Klavdia said.
“I see your energy, I see your reactions when you hear Greece, Greek music, Greek artists, Greek food. You guys are amazing.”
“It’s very difficult to do what you do, especially because you are so far from Greece — I love traveling very much, but I always need to go back to Greece.
Konstantinos Argiros then followed with a performance that blew guests and attendees away. He sang everything from his most-loved pop songs including Nero, Eleftheros, Iliovasilema, Paraskevi Proi, Elpida and Athina mou, to various laika songs which got everyone up and dancing.
People proudly waved Greek flags and white mandilia, showcasing their pride for their Greek roots and love for Greek music.
Everyone who attended was additionally treated to a special performance by the American rapper and songwriter, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, who joined Argiros on stage towards the end of the show and sang a couple of his most popular songs including ‘Drowning’. This collaboration was something very unexpected, but thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The concert concluded just before midnight, and was an evening filled with passion, kefi and pride for Greece, for the Greek diaspora in the U.S.
The sold-out event was brought to the Barclays Center by the New York-based company, Dream Hospitality Group, who own and operate various nightclub venues such as Harbor NYC, Stafford Room, and Musica NYC in the city.
It is founded by its CEO George Karavias, who is also a close friend of Konstantinos Argiros. During the concert, Dream Hospitality Group further announced the opening of their latest venue, a new, fast-casual gyros joint called ‘Gyro City’ in Greenwich Village.
The Dream Hospitality Group CEO George Karavias described the evening as “more than just a show.”
“It’s a celebration of Hellenism, culture and community on one of the biggest stages in the world,” Karavias said.
A statement made to press further noted how Dream Hospitality Group; “is honored to bring this movement to life and continue elevating Greek music and Greek presence across the United States.”
“We thank the Greek press, media, and community for their continued support in helping us spark pride, unity and global recognition for out culture,” the statement read.
