Βασίλειος Σκαλιώτης

Greek traditional artist [Clarinet, Vocals] born at Δάφνη Ναυπακτίας in 1928. He learned clarinet at the philharmonic of Μεσολογγίου and quickly started giving local live performances in villages. He participated in Λύκειον Των Ελληνίδων. As a main occupation he was a policeman thus he was also a member of Μπάντα Της Χωροφυλακής. Also he was a teacher at the Σχολή Μουσικής Χαλκίδας were he taught clarinet. He gave thousand live performances all over the world [America, Canada etc.] in traditional/ cultural associations, radio shows, he also accompanied the Χορευτικό Συγκρότημα της Ελλάδας at the Olympiad of Mexico. With his unique style he is the only one that plays clarinet in "Ντο" tonicity, he is beyond compare especially in κλέφτικα styled songs. He died at his birthplace in 2000, leaving back a great legacy.