Margarita Sakellariou was born on November 22, 1934 in Sitia, Crete. Rita marries at 14, becomes a mother twice and divorces. She works with her mother at various Fertilizer factories hoping for a better future, until 1954 when she was heard singing by a group of wondering musicians. She is considered the "queen" of folk song and is recognized as one of the "great" ladies of Greek song in general. Listen to the podcast and find out more about the remarkable life of this legendary singer.