On Friday, 6 November, at 15:00 Athens time, Voice of Greece’s “The Elves of Tradition” with Maria Koutsimpyri presents a special feature on the musical traditions of Deskati, Grevena.
The guests are Kostas Chrysakis, a researcher, radio and television producer, and educator, and Ioannis Kais, a social anthropologist and political scientist.
Through audio recordings and the insights of the two guests, listeners will discover the region’s distinctive musical sound, its musical families, and the historical circumstances in which the recordings were made. The discussion will also explore how radio, television, and researchers of Greek music have helped preserve these traditions and pass them on.
Production, presentation, and editorial supervision: Maria Koutsimpyri
Sound engineer: Kostas Kyriakakis
Broadcast: Today, Friday, 6 November 2026, at 15:00 Athens time
Repeat broadcast: 23:00 Athens time
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