Evangelia Psarakis is a bridge of sorts between 2 worlds. She grew up between Crete and New Jersey, staying in 3 months of the summer at a farm in Crete. With encouragement from her dad, she followed a practical path - teaching - but her passion for music was always front of mind. Even as a full-time teacher, she would spend her nights in New York City, working on her passion. When she was laid off, she saw the opportunity to jump into music - and, ultimately, blend both of her homes through her music.

At first, she didn’t realize that Greek instruments in her music would be her “thing,” but by incorporating the bouzouki, she found a sound that felt so real, one that represented her. It allowed the excitement for this music to spread to a new audience, and as she works to get into Eurovision this year, it could spread even further!