Popular Greek singer-songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos has died at 80

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Popular Greek singer-songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos, known for his allegorical and deeply poetic lyrics that commented on Greek politics, identity and society, has died. A prominent figure on the Greek cultural and intellectual scene, Savvopoulos died Tuesday night, his family announced on his official social media account. Greek singer-songwriter Dionysis Savvopoulos, performs at the Athens Concert Hall on Sept. 1, 2020. (InTime News via AP)Tributes to Savvopoulos poured in from across the Greek political and cultural world. His songs blended multiple genres, including Greek popular music with rock and folk-rock elements, the music of American musicians such as Bob Dylan and Frank Zappa as well as traditional Greek music.