On Tuesday, 24 March 2026, at 22:00 Athens time, the radio program “Sound Portraits”, hosted by Stavroula Karali, presents a special music-historical tribute titled “From the Fall to Freedom”, shedding light on the long journey of Hellenism from the fall of Constantinople to the Greek War of Independence of 1821.
On the eve of 25 March, the program unfolds the historical path of a people who endured, resisted, and ultimately won their freedom. From the legend of the Marble King to the revolutionary vision of Rigas Feraios and the battles of the fighters, songs give voice to history.
Featured performers include Tzimis Panousis, Irene Papas, Nikos Xylouris, Loukianos Kilaidonis and Manolis Mitsias, who, each in their own unique way, bring to life—through their songs—the history and emotional depth of the era.
Featured performers include Tzimis Panousis, Irene Papas, Nikos Xylouris, Loukianos Kilaidonis, and Manolis Mitsias, each of whom, in their own unique way, brings out the history and emotional depth of the era through their music.
Guided by word and melody, the program reminds us that March 25 remains deeply etched in collective memory as a day of struggle, sacrifice, and identity.
Produced and presented by Stavroula Karali
Sound engineering and editing: Kostas Kyriakakis
