Music is not merely sound; it is the language of the soul, capable of uniting people, bestowing hope, and inspiring change. The story of singer Ina Korfiati is a striking example of how a childhood dream, spanning across the years, transforms into a conscious calling, while a genuine love for art opens new horizons and leads to international recognition. In this interview, Ina Korfiati candidly shares her creative journey: from her very first childhood performances and work as a stylist to major victories on international platforms, performing in London, and discovering new talents within herself.
Ina, since childhood you strove for the stage and actively participated in competitions. How do you recall that first, early stage when melodies and rhythms became such a powerful "source of inspiration and joy" for you, and what exactly prompted you to connect your life with music?
From childhood, I performed at holidays, in schools, and at children’s events, taking places of honor. I always wanted to sing, and the joy of singing never left me. It was precisely the love for music and singing that prompted me to develop my voice. My performances in childhood confirmed that everyone liked my talent, as well as my voice, and an even greater dream emerged—to sing and be a singer. My parents believed in me, supporting me, and this gave me an impetus to move forward, believing in myself.
At age 21, you got married, moved abroad, and became a hair stylist. How did the stylist profession, requiring creativity and communication, intersect with your musical soul during those years, and what did you take away from this experience before returning to vocals?
My love for music and the desire to return to a forgotten dream gave me a huge impetus and awakened me to action. As soon as I began to dream and, in parallel, search for new ideas for implementation, a vocal teacher appeared as well. Everything was taking shape just as I wanted. But I was moving toward the goal gradually, purposefully, believing in my strengths.
Years later, your "love and passion for music" became the fire that brought you back to the vocal path. What key role in this return and further development did your mentor, Greek singer Eleni Alexandris, play?
My teacher gave me confidence in myself that everything would work out, seeing my possibilities and my voice. But she warned me: effort and labor are required, which made me very happy because I wanted to learn. This inspired me toward new opportunities, revealing myself and my potential.
You successfully represented Greece at Golden Time Talent in London, winning an award. How did this international recognition affect your self-confidence, and did it give you a clearer vision of your international career?
Yes, Golden Time Talent gave me a vision that I am on the right path. I felt support, which instilled tremendous confidence: people believe in me, my talent is appreciated at an international level among talents from all over the world. I strive for the dream; I am with the right team and the right people.
You actively collaborate with the Global Talent Confederation, which provides opportunities for professional development. Tell us about the most significant achievements, implemented projects, or changes in your creative journey that occurred during this period?
The Global Talent Confederation gives me professional development on a world-class platform among all countries and talents. People began to recognize me, articles started to be written about me, and professional advertising for me as a singer appeared. I am supported and believed in, which gives immense confidence: I am moving in the right direction, striving for my dream. I am not alone, but with a team of professionals who motivate me to go further. This helps very much to never stop.
This year I performed at an exhibition at Indra Gallery—I was granted such an honor! This shows that I have grown as a singer, my talent is interesting, and the company is proud of me. My performance at the festival gave me huge emotions of happiness: I saw the audience’s smiles and felt love. Everything I did throughout the year was not in vain; I worked and developed myself.
You love jazz, pop, classics, and are even open to opera, striving to speak through music "freely and sincerely." How do you manage this genre diversity in your repertoire, and which genre do you consider the most difficult?
I work hard with my voice, doing vocal sessions with an instructor. I sing practically all genres—everything is so interesting! The most difficult genre is opera, but it is precisely what is most difficult that interests me.
You successfully combine working as a hair stylist with a tight schedule of vocal lessons and performances. How do you find this "art of balance"?
Yes, I manage to combine work as a stylist with a vocal schedule of lessons and performances. I have a clear program for vocal training, which gives me time to work on my voice. Performances also take place when there are holidays, so there is time to prepare. I try to keep up with everything. Self-discipline is an important part of my life for me, as is planning.
You actively use social networks. How do you build this "connection with the audience" in the digital space, and how important are comments and fan support to you?
I consider it important to bring light and love to the world through my art. I want to share joyful moments and emotions, my successes and achievements, because these are my efforts and hard work. Support is always important for each of us; it is motivation that everything is working out and people like what I do. Everyone has the opportunity to express their opinion and support. I am very grateful to everyone.
You took part in the ART TOUR Global Talent Confederation 2025 in Spain. What impressions and emotions did you receive from this international event, and how did immersion in a new cultural environment influence your creative impulse and approach to music?
Participation in the ART TOUR Global Talent Confederation in 2025 allowed me to immerse myself more in the world of art, meet new talented people, share their talent, enjoy their works, communicate, and spend time in a wonderful place—Spain. For me, this is a huge experience, new impressions, and new acquaintances.
I also showed and expressed myself, demonstrating my talent, giving a celebration, emotions, and inspiration to everyone. It made me want to motivate myself even more toward self-improvement: I started drawing and finding time for that as well. An expansion occurred: how beautiful life is when we are like one team that believes in each other and offers support!
In your answers, one feels an amazing versatility: you are a successful hair stylist, a vocalist, and after the trip to Spain, you also began to draw. How do these different facets of art—the visual and the auditory—complement each other?
I am a professional hair stylist and I love my job very much. The trip to Spain gave me not only emotions of joy and happiness, but also many acquaintances and many impressions. I immersed myself deeper into the world of art. Numerous acquaintances with artists gave me an impetus that I could also try drawing and see how it can be developed. Tremendous artists and meeting them gave me new ideas and motivation. In this way, I expanded my talent and my perception of the world and art.
