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Giannis Papoutsakis

Giannis Papoutsakis was born in Athens. He studied journalism and he went on working for the culture & art section of ‘’Exormisi’’ and ‘’Vradyni’’ newspapers. He has been working for ERT since 1986, as a culture and sports reporter. He has also served as the press office head for ERT2 channel. He has worked in radio for One Channel, Polis, Alpha Sport, and Channel 25 stations. In 2000 he presented the TV documentary show Σε Ρυθμούς Ελληνικούς on Greek Public Television. Upon ERT’s shutdown in 2023, he moved on to ERT Open. In 2015 he produced shows for ERT’s Second Programme, Third Programme, and the Voice of Greece radio stations. His shows Journeys Basking in Greek Light and Heliotrope are currently broadcast on the Voice of Greece.
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Nina Diakovassili on Journeys Basking In Greek Light | 06 May 2025
The president of the Club for Unesco of Arts, Letters and Sciences of Greece, Ms. Nina Diakovassili, was a guest on the show “Traveling with Greek Light” with Yiannis Papoutsakis on May 6, where she spoke about the Club’s activities.
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” tribute to Sunday | 04 May 2025
The May 4th episode of Giannis Papoutsakis’ show “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” was dedicated to Sunday—a day explored through literature, poetry, and song. With readings from Karyotakis, Hikmet, Georgousopoulos, and others, the broadcast wove together reflections on Sunday with a rich musical tapestr...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light: Tribute to May | 01 May 2025
The May Day edition of Giannis Papoutsakis' show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" was dedicated to the month of May! A celebration of May — the month of flowers and struggle — through the poetry of Ritsos, Palamas, Polemis, Skarimbas, Mavilis, and Gatsos, brought to life by the voices of Bithikotsis, Mos...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light: Sunset in Poetry and Song | 30 Apr. 2025
"Sunset in Poetry and Song" was the theme of Giannis Papoutsakis' radio show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" on April 30th. The episode featured beautiful poems by Neruda, Ritsos, Elytis, Livaditis, Karyotakis, Anagnostakis, Karouzos, Vrettakos, Varnalis, Borges, and others — along with songs infused w...
Eirini Lytina and Tzortzina Antonakaki on “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” | 29 Apr. 2025
The singer and musician Eirini Lytina and the composer/singer Tzortzina Antonakaki were guests of Yiannis Papoutsakis on April 29th on the show "Travelling with Greek Light", where they spoke about their journey in the world of music.
Demi Samoili on “Heliotrope” | 28 Apr. 2025
The poet, painter, and performer Demi Samoili was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on April 28th on the show "Heliotrope," where she read poems from her poetry collection "Tastes of Summer." Songs were played featuring the voices of Maria Farantouri, Eleni Vitali, Manolis Mitsias, Takis Konstantakopoulos,...
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” on a poetic journey through Spring | 27 Apr. 2025
The episode is dedicated to the springtime of poetry, song, flowers, and struggle.The program featured verses by Ritsos, Vrettakos, Livaditis, Anagnostakis, Elytis, Karyotakis, Polydouri, Karouzos, Sarantaris, Dimoula, among others, woven together with songs interpreted by Bithikotsis, Dalaras, Kazantzidis,...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light: “Spring and Reverence” | 13 Apr. 2025
“Spring and Reverence” was the theme of the April 13 episode of “Journeys Basking in Greek Light”, hosted by Giannis Papoutsakis. A lyrical and musical tribute to Spring, the program featured poems and songs inspired by the season—works by Elytis, Ritsos, Vrettakos, Gatsos, Leontaris, Livaditis, and even ...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light with guests Christos Galanis, Dimitra Fotopoulou, Alexia Xygala | 10 Apr. 2025
Playwright, director, and actor Christos Galanis, along with actors Dimitra Fotopoulou and Alexia Xygala, joined Giannis Papoutsakis on the April 10 episode of “Journeys Basking in Greek Light”. Produced and presented by Giannis Papoutsakis
Athina Korovesi on “Heliotrope” | 07 Apr. 2025
ERT NEWS journalist Athina Korovesi was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on this episode of "Heliotrope". She read some of her favorite poems by Cavafy, Palamas, Elytis, Seferis, and Poe. The program also featured music by Bach, Mahler, Fauré, Pachelbel, Rózsa, and Albinoni.
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” through the ‘party music’ of the ’70s | 06 Apr. 2025
This episode of "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" with Giannis Papoutsakis takes us on a nostalgic journey back to the '70s, to the "parties of our hearts." Through songs that defined the era, including hits by The Beatles, Joan Baez, The Olympians, The Idols, The Forminx, The Arions, The Charms, Al...
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” with guest Louisa Sofianopoulou | 03 Apr. 2025
The young and talented singer-songwriter Louisa Sofianopoulou, known as Lou, was a guest on the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" hosted by Giannis Papoutsakis on April 3rd, where she presented her new musical work titled "Colors"!
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” tribute to Kostas Virvos | 30 Mar. 2025
The show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" with Giannis Papoutsakis on March 30th was dedicated to Kostas Virvos, the folk poet behind some of Greek music's greatest hits. Songs of his were performed by Bithikotsis, Kazantzidis, Moscholiou, Marinella, Ninou, Tsitsanis, Poly Panou, Giota Lydia, Chalkias,...
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” with guests Kostas Kimoulis and Markos Gettos | 26 Mar. 2025
Director Kostas Kimoulis and actor Markos Gettos were guests on "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" with Giannis Papoutsakis on March 26th, where they discussed the play "The Last Apology of Nikos Koemtzis." The show featured songs by Kazantzidis, Bithikotsis, Savvopoulos, Sakellariou, and Chrysaf...
Heliotrope with guest Tasos Lampropoulos | 24 Mar. 2025
Distinguished author, poet, and thinker Tasos Lampropoulos, who excels in China where he resides, was a guest on this episode of Heliotrope with Giannis Papoutsakis. He discussed not only his literary work but also the relationship between Greek and Chinese cultures, Mikis Theodorakis’s concert in B...
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” tribute to Akos Daskalopoulos | 23 Mar. 2025
The radio show Journeys Basking in Greek Light with Giannis Papoutsakis on March 23 was dedicated to the great Greek lyricist Akos Daskalopoulos. His life and timeless songs were celebrated through the voices of legendary artists such as Bithikotsis, Dalaras, Poulopoulos, Marinella, Koumioti, Violaris,...
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” with guests Pigi Lykoudi and Maria Maragkou | 20 Mar. 2025
The distinguished and award-winning composer Pigi Lykoudi, who recently set Socratic discourse to music, and writer Maria Maragkou were the guests of Giannis Papoutsakis on the radio show Journeys Basking in Greek Light on March 20. Together, they embarked on a journey through the language of Homer...
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