On Saturday, 31 January 2026, from 12:00 to 13:00 (Athens time), the Voice of Greece program “Our Town” with Themis Rodamitis welcomes Nikos Dionysopoulos—music researcher and editor of the recent publication Pianola Songs by Crete University Press.
A pioneer of digital sound recording and audio processing in Greece, with particular expertise in the digitization and restoration of archival sound material and the de-noising of historic records and recordings, the guest will talk about pianolas (mechanical pianos). These instruments became especially popular during the first three decades of the 20th century, as they could entertain gatherings by bringing a wide repertoire of much-loved songs into homes and social spaces.
Nikos Dionysopoulos has carried out systematic music research expeditions to regions with Greek or Greek-speaking communities, aiming at the documentation, electronic archiving, study, and publication of musical material. During the broadcast, he will discuss a range of important topics that form an integral part of the country’s musical culture.
The program will also feature a selection of Pianola Songs, performed by Argyris Bakirtzis and Tota Evlavi. Tune in!
Production – Presentation: Themis Rodamitis
Broadcast: Saturday, 31 January 2026, 12:00–13:00 (Athens time), with a repeat from 01:00–02:00.
