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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 Greek Light: Love in Poetry and Song | 12 Jan. 2025
The theme of the January 12th episode of Journeys Basking in Greek Light with Giannis Papoutsakis was "Love in Poetry and Song." The show featured poetry from renowned poets like Cavafy, Seferis, Elytis, Vrettakos, Neruda, and others, alongside songs by iconic voices such as Bithikotsis, Kazantzidis,...
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” tribute to Stella Greka | 08.01.2025
The radio show “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” by Giannis Papoutsakis on January 8, 2025, was dedicated to the legendary performer Stella Greka, the last great figure of the romantic era of Greek music. The show featured guest Maria Tzortzaki, a writer, performer, and lyricist, who presented her...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light with guest Giorgos Krimizakis | 05 Jan. 2025
Award-winning composer of great hits, Giorgos Krimizakis, was the guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" on January 5th, 2025. The composer spoke about his long career in music, his remarkable collaborations with leading figures of Greek song (Marinella, Poulopoulos,...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light on the second day of 2025 | 02 Jan. 2025
On the second day of the New Year, Giannis Papoutsakis' show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" featured texts for the New Year by Ritsos, Leivaditis, Kontoglou, Maria Ioannidou, and Octavio Merlié, who poignantly describes the final moments of Papadiamantis. Additionally, the show took a journey into ...
Journeys Basing in Greek Light: Love in Poetry and Song | 29 Dec. 2024
"Love in Poetry and Song" was the theme of Giannis Papoutsakis' show Journeys Basking in Greek Light on December 29th. The show explored love through the poetry of Ritsos, Leivadiotis, Vrettakos, Karyotakis, Polydouri, Neruda, and songs featuring the voices of: Kazantzidis, Marinella, Mitropanos, Chatzis,...
Heliotrope with guest Katina Geti | 23 Dec. 2024
The distinguished actress Katina Geti read Christmas poems on Giannis Papoutsakis' show Heliotrope on December 23rd. She read poems by Palamas, Drosinis, Agra, Sperantza, Chatzopoulos, Themelis, and others. The show was enhanced with beloved Christmas songs.
Journeys Basking in Greek Light with guest Marian Georgiou | 22 Dec. 2024
Renowned singer and composer Marian Georgiou joined Giannis Papoutsakis on the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" on December 22. She spoke about her artistic journey, her notable collaborations, and her cherished Christmas memories. The program featured her performances alongside classic songs...
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” tribute to winter poems | 19 Dec. 2024
A tribute to the poems written about Winter by Giannis Papoutsakis. Winter through the pen of poets like Kavafis, Seferis, Anagnostakis, Porfyros, Varvitsiotis, and others. Songs were performed by the voices of Alexiou, Ntalaras, Marinella, Emfietzi, Androulakis, Konstantakopoulos, and more.
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” with guest Krinio Nikolaou | 18 Dec. 2024
The beloved singer Krinio Nikolaou was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on December 18th, where she talked about her 30-year journey in Greek music, her songs, and her collaborations with great figures of Greek song such as Spanos, Mitropanos, Hatzis, Papakonstantinou, and others.
“Heliotrope” with guest Maria Manolopoulou | 16 Dec. 2024
The author and theater scholar Maria Manolopoulou was a guest on the show "Heliotrope" with Giannis Papoutsakis on December 16, where she discussed her new book "A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen. The show featured songs from artists such as Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin, Betty Carter, Katie Melua,...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light with guest Rania Antonopoulou | 15 Dec. 2024
On December 15th, Giannis Papoutsakis' show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" was dedicated to the Greek Neo Kyma music movement and the bouats (music venues) of the '60s. The guest of the episode was radio producer Rania Antonopoulou. The show featured songs from iconic voices such as Poullopoulos,...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light with guest Maro Papadopoulou | 11 Dec. 2024
The distinguished actress Maro Papadopoulou was Giannis Papoutsakis' guest on the 11th of December on "Journeys Basking in Greek Light", where she spoke about the performance "Diaphano Oneiro" ("Transparent Dream"). The show was enriched with music and songs by Mikis Theodorakis and Giannis Markopoulos,...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light with guest Maro Papadopoulou | 11 Dec. 2024
The distinguished actress Maro Papadopoulou was the guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on December 11, on the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light," where she spoke about the theatrical production "Transparent Sleep," in which she stars. In the same episode, vocalist Maria Koutsourli discussed her debut...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light with guests uests Christos Anthis and Elpiniki Ninou | 04 Dec. 2024
Distinguished playwright/director/actor Christos Anthis and actress Elpiniki Ninou were guests on Giannis Papoutsakis' show Journeys Basking in Greek Light on December 4th. The theme of the show was the black comedy "Calm Down, Mr. Frankenstein", currently being performed at the "Vafeio-Lakis Karalis"...
Giorgos Damianos and Nikos Ioannidis on “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” | 03 Dec. 2024
Publisher/writer Giorgos Damianos and actor Nikos Ioannidis were guests of Giannis Papoutsakis on the show Traveling with Greek Light on December 3rd, where they discussed the theatrical performance "I Killed the Bully of Apartheid", based on Giorgos Damianos' book "The Monologue of Dimitris Tsafen...
Marianina Ventouri on Heliotrope | 02 Dec. 2024
The poet of "Cycladeness", Marianina Ventouri, was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on "Iliotropia" on December 2nd, where she discussed her two poetry collections, the Cyclades, and how they inspired her. The show was enriched with songs about the Cyclades, featuring the voices of Moscholiou, Giannakopoulou,...
Nikos Androulakis on “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” | 01 Dec. 2024
On the December 1st, 2024 episode of "Journeys Basking in Greek Light", the guest was the performer Nikos Androulakis. During the show, Nikos Androulakis discussed his journey in music, his collaborations, and the importance of Greek musical tradition in the contemporary era.
Electra and Angelos Velegrakis on “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” | 26.11.2024
The distinguished performer Electra and maestro Angelos Velegkrakis were guests on Giannis Papoutsakis' show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" on November 26. The program featured songs performed by Jacques Brel, Marinella, Marinos, Kouroukli, Dalaras, Trio Canzone, and more.
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