Cologne-based double bassist Athina Kontou joined Natasa Vissarionos in the Voice of Greece studio to talk about her musical career and her band, Mother, which blends traditional Greek music with contemporary jazz.
The band’s debut album, Tzivaeri, was nominated for the German Record Critics’ Award in two categories, Contemporary Jazz and World Music. It also earned a German Jazz Prize nomination for Best Debut Album. In 2024, Kontou herself was nominated for the German Jazz Prize in the Strings category.
The episode featured tracks from Mother’s second album, Berati, ahead of its 6 November release.
Produced and presented by Natasa Vissarionos