Giannis Papoutsakis

The beloved composer, singer, and actor Kostas Bigalis was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the program “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” on 04 November 2025. Their conversation revolved around Harold Pinter’s play “Betrayal”, in which Bigalis stars.

The new and talented poet Dimitra Vasileia Kokkori was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the program "Heliotrope" on November 3, where she spoke about her new poetry collection titled "Κύρτωση" (Curvature). We listen to songs by Marinella, Alexiou, Afroditi Manou, Marian Georgiou, Nikos Androulakis, Gianni...

This episode of “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” with Giannis Papoutsakis, broadcast on 02 November 2025, was dedicated to Odysseas Elytis — the poet of the Aegean and of “Axion Esti” — marking 114 years since his birth. The episode highlighted his life and work, along with his poetry set to musi...

Two representatives of the new generation of Greek actors, Androniki Avdeliodi and Christina Taskasapidou, were guests of Giannis Papoutsakis on the program “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” on 30 October 2025. They spoke about the theatrical productions in which they currently star — “Sherlock Holmes:...

The distinguished singer and lyricist Sotiria Angelou was the guest on the 29 October episode of “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” with Giannis Papoutsakis. She spoke about her 25 years in music and her collaborations with Petros Vayiopoulos and Petros Dourdoubakis.

The episode of “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” with Giannis Papoutsakis, broadcast on 28 October, was dedicated to the 85th anniversary of Ohi Day. Distinguished actors Lefteris Eleftheriadis and Olga Mourgela read texts and poems by Vrettakos, Myrivilis, Leontaritis, and others — accompanied by th...

This episode of “Heliotrope”, presented by Giannis Papoutsakis on 27 October, was dedicated to Nikos Gatsos — the poet who brought poetry into song, enriching Greek music with his verse. Katerina Xydaki read some of her favorite lines by the poet who made our songs more beautiful.

Dedicated to the historic liberation of Thessaloniki from Ottoman rule on 26 October 1912, this episode of “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” with Giannis Papoutsakis aired on 26 October.

The beloved author and the distinctive voice of Ónar and Do Diesi, Penny Ramantani, was the guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the program “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” on 22 October. In a warm and reflective conversation, she spoke about her songs and her writing, as well as about the mark left...

The talented young actress and musician Manolia Nannou, known for her roles in many television series, was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” on October 21. The program featured songs by Vitali, N. Papazoglou, Poulopoulos, Farantouri, Karali, and others.

The popular performer of Greek folk music, Lakis Chalkias, was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the show “Journeys Basking In Greek Light” on October 19, in a discussion about his long and remarkable journey in Greek music — and about Yannis Ritsos, Mikis Theodorakis, Yannis Markopoulos, Stelios Kazan...

Dance teacher and choreographer Lili Koutsandrea was the guest on “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” with Giannis Papoutsakis on 16 October, in a conversation about contemporary dance and its benefits for physical and mental health.

Renowned singer Kelly Voudouri and young actress Eirini Zarnaveli joined Giannis Papoutsakis on “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” on 15 October, for a conversation about music, theatre, emotion, and reason!

Dedicated to “The voice of Victory,” the legendary Sophia Vembo, this episode of “Heliotrope" with Giannis Papoutsakis aired on 13 October. The guest was Despina Pavlatou — choreographer, dancer, and dance instructor — who has created choreographies inspired by Vembo’s unforgettable songs. ...

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,...

“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...

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.

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...