The feud between Anna Vissi and Nikos Karvelas is taking on a new, particularly complex dimension, as the disagreement between the two artists now touches on one of the most significant chapters of their shared history… the songs that shaped their careers and left their own mark on Greek music.
Following the public statements and barbs exchanged by both sides regarding the events leading up to and following the concert at the OAKA, attention is now turning to copyright issues and the conditions under which the composer’s works may be performed in public.
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Nikos Karvelas’s decision to personally manage his rights regarding the public performance of his songs raises legitimate questions about the future of Anna Vissi’s repertoire. Can a composer restrict an artist’s ability to perform songs that have been associated with her voice for decades? What conditions does the law set forth, and what does such a decision mean in practice?
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