Jannis Noya Makrigiannis

2023 - 1 - 5

Jannis - choir of young believers

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Choir of Young Believers' Jannis Noya Makrigiannis Dies at 39 (Pitchfork)

The Copenhagen-based artist “always put art first in his process” and “was often far ahead of the cultural curve,” said his U.S. label Ghostly.

[Rhine Gold](https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/16650-rhine-gold/) and Grasque followed on Ghostly and Tigerspring, in 2012 and 2016, respectively. [Jannis Noya Makrigiannis](https://pitchfork.com/artists/jannis-noya-makrigiannis/), the founder and core member of [Choir of Young Believers](https://pitchfork.com/artists/27691-choir-of-young-believers/), died late last month, a representative from [Ghostly International](https://ghostly.com/) confirms. The Copenhagen-based artist had been through a short period of illness, according to [a statement](https://ghostly.com/blog/jannis).

Jannis Noya Makrigiannis From Choir Of Young Believers Has Died (Stereogum)

Jannis Noya Makrigiannis, the frontman and mastermind of the Danish orchestral pop band Choir Of Young Believers, has died. Ghostly, the record label that ...

He always put art first in his process, and as a result, Jannis was often far ahead of the cultural curve. In 2006 he moved to the Greek island of Samos to develop the project that became Choir Of Young Believers. Jannis Noya Makrigiannis, the frontman and mastermind of the Danish orchestral pop band Choir Of Young Believers, has died.

Choir Of Young Believers' Jannis Noya Makrigiannis dies aged 39 (NME.com)

Jannis Noya Makrigiannis, the founder and frontman of Copenhagen-based Choir Of Young Believers, has died at the age of 39.

We're deeply saddened to hear of the death of Choir of Young Believers' Jannis Noya Makrigiannis at age 39, following an illness. Just shows how fragile life is and how quickly it can end. The album was originally released via Tigerspring and then given broader distribution by Ghostly the following year. [January 5, 2023] Makrigiannis started his career in the Copenhagen music scene, with bands such as Lake Placid. We enjoyed a fluid working relationship and experienced many memorable shows and tours together.”

Jannis Noya Makrigiannis Dead: Choir of Young Believers Founder ... (Billboard)

Jannis Noya Makrigiannis, founding member of Choir of Young Believers, has died. The group's label, Ghostly International, confirmed the news Jan. 5.

He always put art first in his process, and as a result, Jannis was often far ahead of the cultural curve,” Ghostly International wrote about the musician in its statement. By 2007, the group had released its first EP, Burn the Flag, and a year later, the debut album This Is for the White in Your Eyes. Jannis Noya Makrigiannis, the core and founding member of Choir of Young Believers, has died at age 39.

Choir of Young Believers' Jannis Noya Makrigiannis, dead at 39 (Brooklyn Vegan)

Jannis Noya Makrigiannis, the Danish musician who recorded as Choir of Young Believers, as died following after a short illness...

He always put art first in his process, and as a result, Jannis was often far ahead of the cultural curve. Jannis Noya Makrigiannis, the Danish musician who recorded as Choir of Young Believers, has died following after a short illness. [Rhine Gold](https://www.brooklynvegan.com/choir-of-young/), and [wrote](https://ghostly.com/blog/jannis), "Jannis was a gentle, kind soul, always appreciative of our team helping him to share his art with the world.

What Was Jannis Noya Makrigiannis' Cause of Death? Choir of ... (Music Times)

Jannis Noya Makrigiannis created the musical project, Choir of Young Believers, after the breakup of his band Lake Placid. #JannisNoyaMakrigiannis.

In 2009, the project entered the US music scene following its SXSW performance. "It's the wildest space to be in. We're deeply saddened to hear of the death of Choir of Young Believers' Jannis Noya Makrigiannis at age 39, following an illness. It reached more listeners when Ghostly distributed it the following year. In 2010, Jannis and his band visited Studio A for a session, which included this performance of "Hollow Talk." Makrigiannis started his career in the music scene by working with other bands, including Lake Placid.