“Our Town” welcomes the dynamic and charismatic singer Lida Angelaki.
Appearing live in the studio, the acclaimed performer speaks about her compelling stage appearances and the vibrant energy she brings to them, focusing on an era in which rhythm, groove, and stage presence reshaped the musical landscape. She reflects on the transition from swing to rock ’n’ roll — musical genres she herself performs with passion — describing it as one of the most fascinating journeys in music history, uniting the elegance of the great orchestras with the raw vitality of the street.
Lida Angelaki, who has been performing for the past fifteen years with the band Vanila Swing, also talks about the iconic artists who inspired her and led her to fall in love with music and song, among them Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and many others.
In a lively and thoughtful conversation with Themis Rodamitis, Lida Angelaki discusses the ideas and concerns that shape her artistic expression, and the way music, language, dance, and other forms of art allow her to communicate and create.
Produced and presented by Themis Rodamitis