Michalis Daniil… or Mike Daniel, as he is known and adored in America… A musical legend. His journey through New York’s music scene made history. Generations of Greek Americans celebrated to the sound of his bouzouki, his accordion, and his renowned Mike Daniel’s Orchestra.
Hailing from Morfi, a mountainous village in Kozani near Tsotyli, he found himself amidst the skyscrapers of Manhattan, drawn by the promise of a better life. Times were tough back then. He played alongside greats like his favorite Nikos Gounaris and Yiannis Papaioannou, as well as Nana Mouskouri, Jenny Vanou, Giorgos Zampetas, Doukissa, Michalis Violaris, and others.
He also recorded an album that became a hit in the U.S. at the time. For the first time, we present to you ALL of Mike Daniel’s recorded songs, along with the story of his life, which will remind some older generations, or even younger listeners, of moments from their own lives.