There is something inherently ritualistic about train travel—the departure, the steady rhythm of the journey, the time for observation and reflection, and even the generously buttered sandwiches from the dining car. When the railway follows the coastline, however, the experience becomes even more m...
Just ahead of the release of her new album Lucky, the multi-talented musician Jo Apistola joins "Ariadni's Thread" to discuss the creative process behind a record that blends jazz, soul, R&B, and hip-hop influences.
Produced and presented by Ariadni-Sofia Kouri
These days, we don’t travel only for leisure or sightseeing. Once something goes viral, it instantly earns a place on the global travel map.
A nighttime boat ride through Bangkok’s floating markets in Thailand; dizzying spins in giant handwoven bamboo baskets; ostrich riding; duck healing and sna...
Groove in Athens is a vibrant collective of swing and jazz dance artists dedicated to creating a welcoming community centered around music and African American culture.The creators of the hub, Maria Vasilakou and Giannis Nikolaidis, talk about their project, its vision, and the community it seeks to...
U.S. Route 66, the legendary 3,940-kilometer (2,448-mile) highway in the United States that connects eight states from Chicago to Santa Monica while crossing three time zones, is known as the “Mother Road,” the “Road of Roads,” “The Great Diagonal Way,” and “The Main Street of America.”
In this episode, w...
Nonika Malkoutzi celebrates the first anniversary of “First Album” and talks about her music.
On the Road” with Ariadni-Sofia Kouri, only hours before the Grand Final of Eurovision Song Contest 2026! Tune in for a journey filled with rhythm, backstage stories, delightful snapshots of pop culture, and an analysis of everything that makes Eurovision something far greater than just a song contest. Special gue...
One day before the First Semi-Final, Akylas speaks with Ariadni-Sofia Kouri about Ferto and the Greek entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026!
The music of Olina Nikolaidou moves between emotion and the observation of everyday life — a space where the personal becomes collective and small stories find their voice. Her multidisciplinary style, influenced by contemporary indie art-pop trends, is defined by a cinematic, art-house aesthetic i...
Ariadni-Sofia Kouri continues recounting the highlights of her journey to Tunisia.
Joining her are Konstantina Rizou, Secretary of the Greek Community of Tunisia; Panagiota Syllaidopoulou, the community’s Greek language teacher; and tour guide Dimitra.
Produced and presented by Ariadni-Sofia K...
theatre scholar and performer Persephone Gerangelou speaks about her artistic journey in theatre—from Scotland to Greece—and about the ways in which art becomes a powerful medium of expression and communication.The conversation explores physical theatre, the art of mask work, the relationship between the...
“Ariadni’s Thread” with Ariadni-Sofia Kouri welcomes filmmaker Sherif Francis for a conversation on his debut feature film “Last Call”.
The film draws inspiration from the notorious Sorin Matei case, a st...
Tunisia is where the light of the Mediterranean meets the warmth of the desert. Ariadni-Sofia Kouri shares highlights from her recent trip to the North African country—from the ruins of Carthage to the atmospheric medinas, the lush oases hidden in the desert, seaside cafés, sweet dates, welcoming pe...
The music-theatre performance “The Scarlet Letter” is a poignant artistic tribute to the life and sarifice of Evagoras Pallikaridis—the young Cypriot poet and freedom fighter who came to embody the struggle for liberty. Through the directorial and musical vision of its creator, Salina Gavala, the production bridges historical memory with contemporary reality, foregrounding the enduring significance of freedom, identity, and human dignity. Produced and presented by Ariadni-Sofia Kouri
Easter calls for good company — and we’ve got just that! In the special Easter episode of "Ariadni's Thread", we set up a delightful radio feast filled with music, high spirits, and the aromas of Greece. Clink your glasses of ouzo and join us as we enjoy great music together with Stavros Tsantes and...
“Ariadni’s Thread” welcomes Kostas Konstantatos for a special episode—an encounter between art and faith.The artist sets aside his role as a musician with Encardia and Alcedo Folk Band to speak with us about his work in iconography. He shares how Southern Italian and broader Mediterranean influences ha...
Την Μεγάλη Παρασκευή το θείο δράμα κορυφώνεται. Λίγες ώρες πριν την περιφορά του Επιταφίου γνωρίζουμε ιδιαίτερα έθιμα σε διάφορες γωνιές της Ελλάδας. Θα μιλήσουμε για την περιφορά του Επιταφίου στα Καμίνια της Ύδρας με τον Δήμαρχο – Γιώργο Κουκουδάκη, για την συνάντηση των τριών επιταφίων στη Σύρο θα μιλήσουμε με τον Αντιδήμαρχο Τουρισμού – Γιάννη Βουτσινό, έπειτα θα κατέβουμε στην Κάρπαθο όπου με την Φωτεινή Χαλκιά-Καζαμία – Υπεύθυνη Γραφείου Τύπου Δημάρχου, θα μας μιλήσουμε για τις τελετουργίες της Καρπάθου και το σημαντικό μνημόνευσης των νεκρών και τέλος στην Καβάλα θα μιλήσουμε με τον Αντιδήμαρχο Πολιτισμού – Απόστολο Μουμτζάκη για το κάψιμο του Ιούδα. Επιμέλεια – Παρουσίαση: Αριάδνη-Σοφία Κούρη
The music-theatre performance “The Scarlet Letter” is a poignant artistic tribute to the life and sacrifice of Evagoras Pallikaridis—the young Cypriot poet and freedom fighter who came to embody the struggle for liberty. Through the directorial and musical vision of its creator, Salina Gavala, the p...
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