Alexis Kostas

A magical musical journey from New York’s Spanish Harlem to Athens and Patras came to a close today on Voice of Greece. In today’s program, we had the great honor of welcoming live from New York Johnny Cruz, the “guardian angel” of authentic salsa. He opened the doors of the renowned Spanish Harlem ...

Στην εκπομπή «Φωνές και Μουσικές», είχαμε τη χαρά και την τιμή να φιλοξενήσουμε στο studio της «Φωνής της Ελλάδας» μια από τις πιο χαρισματικές, καλλιεργημένες και ανησυχούσες φωνές της νέας ελληνικής σκηνής. Η Γιάννα Βασιλείου βρέθηκε κοντά μας σε μια εκπομπή γεμάτη συναίσθημα, αλήθεια και σπουδαίες μουσικές, μοιρ...

Turkish composer, oud virtuoso, founding member of Cengiz Onural, and member of Yeni Türkü, joined us for an hour filled with masterful melodies, history, and emotion. He took us on a journey through the winding streets of Istanbul, spoke about the magic of Makam music, his deep love for Rebetiko, a...

Friends around the world, if there was ever a program on "Voices and Music" whose sole purpose was to fill us with smiles, positive energy, and irresistible rhythm, then it was undoubtedly our meeting with the multi-talented and electrifying Jerome Kaluta on Voice of Greece! Jerome needs little introduction....

We shared a truly special moment on "Voices and Music" with singer-songwriter, musician, and composer Eleonora Manona. Known and loved by audiences through her instrumental work as Nora's Cinematic, Eleonora joined us in the studio to talk about her brand-new second solo album, Koritsi Esostrefes...

Στην εκπομπή μας «Φωνές και μουσικές», κάναμε ένα μεγάλο αφιέρωμα στους Σαρακατσαναίους της Ηπείρου! Είχαμε την ιδιαίτερη τιμή και χαρά να φιλοξενήσουμε στο παγκόσμιο μικρόφωνο έναν εξαιρετικό επιστήμονα και ακούραστο θεματοφύλακα της παράδοσης, τον κ. Δημήτρη Τάγκα. Ο κ. Τάγκας, Ναυπηγός Μηχανολόγ...

"Voices and Music" welcomed a guest who seeks to bridge science, philosophy, and spirituality: holistic physician Nikos Papandreou. In a thought-provoking conversation with Alexis Kostas, Papandreou explored themes of existential and spiritual inquiry through the lens of "The Guardians of the Planet."...

One of the most promising and gifted young voices in contemporary Greek laiko music, Metaxia Kontou, was the guest of Voice of Greece in this evening’s edition of “Voices and Music.” Listeners had the opportunity to enjoy her warm and expressive voice and learn more about her dynamic return to th...

In a warm and revealing conversation with Alexis Kostas on "Voices and Music", singer-songwriter Nasos Aronis reflected on his artistic journey, tracing the experiences and influences that have shaped his work. He spoke about his first steps in music, the artists and sounds that informed his aesthetic,...

The program's compass turned toward one of the most gifted and versatile artists of the new generation, singer-songwriter Christina Psycha, who joined Alexis Kostas live in the Voice of Greece studio. Listeners were invited on a musical journey through Ninemo ("Calm Seas"), her newly released second...

"Voices and Music" welcomed live in the studio one of the most promising and well-rounded singer-songwriters of the younger generation, Alexandros Tsaprazis. In a wide-ranging conversation filled with maturity, introspection, and a calm, understated tone, he showed us that great Greek songwriting...

Today on the program, we had the pleasure of welcoming live in the studio the multifaceted artist Chrysostomos Kalogridakis — tenor, guitarist, and composer — together with the groundbreaking contemporary lyrical-folk ensemble Faretra Crystalina. They introduced us to a refined sonic universe whe...

On this episode, we had the pleasure of traveling digitally to the lush and historic city of Arnhem in the Netherlands, where we connected live with an exceptional member of the Greek Diaspora, Giannis Hatzis. A scientist of the younger generation of Greeks abroad — an Electrical and Computer Engineer f...

The program welcomed distinguished Greek-American artist Angeliki Psoni live in the studio. A dynamic New York-based attorney, recognized as a “Rising Star,” she has also built an impressive artistic career as a jazz vocalist, pianist, and producer, performing at renowned venues such as Carnegie Hal...

We had the pleasure of welcoming Serres-born singer-songwriter and Doctor of Musicology Lefteris Passias to our program. Through a heartfelt and deeply human conversation, Lefteris took us into the world of his new album, “Yia Sou Parea”, emphasizing that music is the ultimate act of rebellion and...

In a broadcast filled with the sound of the lyra and the pulse of the Cretan land, Giannis Megalakakis — the man who has devoted his life to preserving and evolving the dances of Crete — opened his heart to us. Speaking about his upcoming performance, the acclaimed dancer and researcher described an ...

On this episode of "Voices and Music" on Voice of Greece, Alexis Kostas welcomed Giannis Monos, a distinctive musician and songwriter whose work is rooted in the world of the blues and deeply personal storytelling. The conversation explored his musical journey, the artists and sounds that have shaped...

On this episode of “Voices and Music”, we welcomed singer-songwriter Dimitris Balogiannis, on the occasion of the release of his recent EP “At Home.” During the program, songs from this new work were presented — a musical collection moving within a pop and neo soul aesthetic, marked by strong el...