Paparizou 's first musical experiences were with international music -- predominantly musical ; her musical roots are in traditional Greek music such as laiko and rebetiko .
Paparizou was exposed to the music of Vassilis Tsitsanis .
Paparizou 's first musical experiences were with international music -- predominantly musical ; her musical roots are in traditional Greek music such as laiko and rebetiko because she was exposed to the music of Vassilis Tsitsanis .