Despina Vandi is a Greek laïko singer who was born in Stuttgart–Tübingen, West Germany and later raised in Kavala, Greece.

Since the beginning of her recording career in 1994, Vandi has released eight studio albums in Greece and Cyprus: Gela Mou (1994), Esena Perimeno (1996), Profities (1999), Gia (2001), Stin Avli Tou Paradeisou (2004), 10 Hronia Mazi (2007), and C'est La Vie (2010).

Vandi's releases have been issued on the record labels Minos EMI (1994–2000), Heaven Music (2001–09), and The Spicy Effect (2010–present).

She also received honours from dance-oriented radio stations in the United States, Portugal, and Russia.

In addition to these recognized awards, Vandi has also received an honorary award by Richard Branson of Virgin for her single "Ipofero", which was recognized as the best-selling single of all-time at the Greek Virgin Megastores, after surpassing sales of 100 thousand copies, while in March 2010 Alpha TV ranked her the top-certified Greek female artist of the phonographic era (since 1960), making her the youngest artist in both age and career longevity within the top ten.

The Daf BAMA Music Awards is a tremendous effort to honor the artists who have spread their charms, breaking the boundary between the countries.

The most talented artistic personas in music industry in the eastern European countries are awarded.

Every culture has their own taste of music and songs, creating an amazingly rich multiplicity of people of these countries.

Despina Vandi has been won as Best New Dance Artist Solo for the 20th Annual IDMA.

In its first two years, the awards were televised on ANT1 for non-satellite viewers, but have since moved to Alpha TV.

[1] Originally conceived as an alternative to the MTV Video Music Awards and since 2011 other worldwide, regional nominations have been added.

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