Elpida Karayiannopoulou, known professionally as Elpida, is a celebrated Greek singer-songwriter whose career flourished in the 1970s and 1980s. Born on October 1, 1949, in Spercheiada, Greece, she began her musical journey in 1970 as a vocalist for an orchestra, leading to her solo debut in 1972 with the song "Den Ton Eida" at the Thessaloniki Music Festival. Elpida's versatile style blends traditional Greek laïko with contemporary pop elements, captivating audiences both domestically and internationally. Notably, she represented Greece in the 1979 Eurovision Song Contest with "Sokrati," achieving an eighth-place finish, and later represented Cyprus in 1986 with "Tora Zo." Throughout her 25-year recording career, Elpida released 17 original albums, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in Greek music. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elpida_%28singer%29?utm_source=openai))