In the public debate that has arisen surrounding Anna Vissi and Nikos Karvelas, triggered by the dispute over the copyrights to their songs, Christos Loulis weighed in. The actor, who appeared on the morning of Saturday, October 10, on the show “Kalimera, Eipame?”, spoke about the relationship between the creator, their work, and the audience that has come to love it.
The discussion was prompted by the premiere of the new series “Tomorrow,” but the conversation quickly expanded to the issue of artistic creation and the rights that accompany it.
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“Songs belong to the people”
Referring to the case of Manolis Mitsias and the song “O Giannis o Fonias,” Christos Loulis expressed his disagreement with the ban on performing a song that has been beloved by the public for decades.
“I think artistic works belong to the public. I mean, there was that incident the other day with Manolis Mitsias, who wanted to sing ‘Yiannis the Killer’ but wasn’t allowed to for some reason. It seems ridiculous to me. We’re talking about a song that’s been a favorite for 50 to 60 years. Now, you can’t even tell the man who first sang it, “Don’t sing it.” Who am I to say? It’s a song that belongs to the people,” comments Christos Loulis.
He then referred to the public statement made by Mikis Theodorakis’s daughter, with whom he agreed on the idea that songs take on a special place in the collective memory through their connection with the audience.
“And Mikis Theodorakis’s daughter came out and said exactly that, and I agree with her completely. Especially when it comes to songs. Songs belong to the people,” the actor emphasized.
His take on Anna Vissi and Nikos Karvelas
When host Zoe Kronaki tied the discussion to the case of Anna Vissi and Nikos Karvelas, Christos Loulis clarified that his opinion primarily concerns the ethical dimension of the issue, while also acknowledging the rights a creator has over their work.
“I’m speaking from a moral standpoint. Now, I haven’t followed the issue very closely. Legally, the man has the right to do it. I know, he can do whatever he wants. His property is intellectual property. Oh dear. Do I know? Yes, he can do it. Let him do whatever he wants; I don’t care. That’s the truth.”
The actor made it clear, therefore, that he does not dispute a creator’s right to manage his intellectual property. His own objection concerns whether a ban on performing a song can be considered morally acceptable when it comes to songs that have become part of the public’s cultural and musical history.
In closing, he spoke candidly about his personal view of Nikos Karvelas’s work, reiterating that his position concerns the ethical—not the legal—aspect of the matter.
“I never really liked Karvelas or his songs, but I believe you can’t just go around banning them. What do I know? I’m speaking from a moral standpoint,” said Christos Loulis, concluding his comment.
**With information from ZAPPIT
