 In 2003, Sfakianakis had an operation on his vocal cords, leading to a two-year hiatus between his following albums, "As Milisoun Ta Tragoudia", and "Me Agapi O,ti Kaneis".His 2004 album "Me Agapi O,ti Kaneis", sonically illustrates Sfakianakis' mourning for his brother Giorgos, who died of cancer.In November 2009, Sfakianakis undertook his first North American tour since 1999 when he was at the peak of his career.