On Good Friday, from 13:00 to 14:00, the radio program “Unguarded Passage” presents a special tribute to the iconic folk ballad The Dead Brother’s Song (Του Νεκρού Αδελφού). The broadcast explores the song’s various versions as they appear in the oral traditions of Greece and the wider Balkan region, in a program researched, written, and narrated by Thomas Sideris.
In an atmosphere of reverence and reflection, the program brings to light this timeless song—rooted in oral storytelling—that speaks of sacred oaths, sacrifice, death, and redemption. At its heart lies the haunting tale of a brother who returns from the dead to honor a solemn promise.
Research & narration: Thomas Sideris
Broadcast: Good Friday, April 18, 2025, 13:00–14:00 (Athens time)
