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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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“Journeys Basking in with Greek Light” tribute to Mimis Plessas | 12 Oct. 2025
The episode is dedicated to Mimis Plessas, marking 101 years since his birth and one year since his passing. The broadcast features some of his most beloved songs, performed by Giannis Poulopoulos, Rena Vlahopoulou, Marinella, Tolis Voskopoulos, Giannis Voyatzis, Rena Koumioti, Nana Mouskouri, Giovanna,...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light: October in Poetry | 08 Oct. 2025
“October in Poetry” was the theme of the radio program “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” by Giannis Papoutsakis on October 8.It featured poems by Sachtouris, Varvitsiotis, Dimoula, Bania, Aragon, Dylan Thomas, songs by Marinella, Poulopoulos, Kalogiannis, Androulaki, Thalassinos, and music by Spanoud...
Stavros Avramoglou on Journeys Basking in Greek Light | 07 Oct. 2025
The episode of “Journeys Basking in Greek Light" was dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Giorgos Zampetas’ birth. Guest Stavros Avramoglou spoke about the great composer’s legacy and presented previously unreleased songs by Zampetas, shedding light on lesser-known aspects of his remarkable career.
Takis Konstantakopoulos and Thanasis Zampas on “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” | 28 Sept. 2025
Distinguished interpreter Takis Konstantakopoulos and poet/lyricist and physician Thanasis Zampas were guests of Giannis Papoutsakis on the program “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” on 28 September. Their conversation centered on the romantic era of Greek song, the Neo Kyma movement, and poetry. Produced and...
Tessy Baila and Giannis Houmas on “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” | 25 Sept. 2025
Author Tessy Baila and lyricist Giannis Houmas joined Giannis Papoutsakis for a journey of memory through the “Wild Seas” of the Greek Resistance against the Germans during the years 1941–44.
Takis Paterelis and Stamatis Logos on “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” | 24 Sept. 2025
Renowned jazz musician Takis Paterelis and actor Stamatis Logos speak about the Roda Theatre production “Eleusinian Mysteries.” The broadcast features music by Gurdjieff, performed by Paterelis on piano.,
Ioanna Merkouriadou on “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” | 23 Sept. 2025
Giannis Papoutsakis welcomes to the studio of Voice of Greece Ioanna Merkouriadou, director, playwrightand actress, for a conversation about her play “The 11th Commandment.”
“Heliotrope” with guest Nota Kymothoe | 22 Sept. 2025
The program welcomed award-winning poet, author, and visual artist Nota Kymothoe. She read poems and excerpts from her books, while songs by Adamo, Al Bano, Scott McKenzie, Brenda Lee, and others were played. Produced & presented by Giannis Papoutsakis
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” tribute to George Seferis | 21 Sept. 2025
This episode was dedicated to Nobel laureate poet George Seferis, marking 54 years since his passing. It featured recordings of Seferis himself reciting his poems, as well as musical settings of his work performed by Grigoris Bithikotsis, Maria Farantouri, Antonis Kalogiannis, Dimitris Mitsias, Alkistis...
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” with guest Maria Papaleontiou | 17 Sept. 2025
The acclaimed singer Maria Papaleontiou spoke about her artistic journey and her latest songs. Produced and presented by Giannis Papoutsakis
Journeys Basking in Greek Light with gest Irini-Dialechti Kouromichelaki | 16 Sept. 2025
The distinguished artist, philologist, psychotherapist, poet, and educator Irini-Dialechti Kouromichelaki was the guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" on 16 September, on the occasion of the play Absentees by Vassilis Katsikonouris, in which she stars.
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” tribute to Stelios Kazantzidis | 14 Sept. 2025
The episode of "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" with Giannis Papoutsakis is dedicated to the great laiko singer Stelios Kazantzidis, marking twenty-four years since his passing. The broadcast highlights his life, his lasting contribution to Greek culture and the diaspora, and the songs that continue...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light with Giannis Papoutsakis | 11 Sept. 2025
An episode dedicated to the start of the new school year. With poems about schools and teachers by Palamas, Livaditis, Brecht and others, and songs by Bithikotsis, the Olympians, Moscholiou, Dalaras, Chalkias, Bagioki, and Dimitriadi. Produced and presented by Giannis Papoutsakis
Journeys Basking in Greek Light with guest Stelios Golgaris | 10 Sept. 2025
The classical guitar virtuoso Stelios Golgaris, with countless distinctions and awards from festivals in Greece and around the world, was the guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on this episode of "Journeys Basking in Greek Light". The conversation touched on classical guitar, music schools, and the guest's...
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” dedicated to the moon | 07. Sept. 2025
This episode of “"Journeys Basking in Greek Light" with Giannis Papoutsakis was dedicated to the moon. The tribute featured poems by Ritsos, Elytis, Seferis, Varvitsiotis, Livaditis, Leontaris, Gogo, Varveris, Lapathiotis, Karyotakis, and Karelli, along with songs performed by legendary voices such a...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light: A Tribute to “Kindness” | 04 Sept. 2025
This episode of "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" was dedicated to kindness, featuring poems and texts reflecting on this great virtue, and songs by Nikos Androulakis, Takis Konstantakopoulos, Sofia Emfietzi, Kaiti Chomata, Marian Georgiou, among others. Produced and presented by Giannis Papouts...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light: “September songs” | 03 Sept. 2025
Giannis Papoutsakis presents a special tribute to the songs of September on this episode of “Journeys Basking in Greek Light”.With songs by Kalogiannis, Protopsalti, Thalassinos, Asteriadi, Xylouris, Peridis, Delivorias, Stratos Dionysiou, and others. Produced and presented by Giannis Papoutsaki...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light with guest Ioanna Karamali | 09 July 2025
The emerging and notably gifted poet Ioanna Karamali was the guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" on 09 July 2025. She shared a selection of her own poems, along with works by other poets, all centered around the theme of summer.
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