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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
The renowned pianist Maria Kotzastrati was the guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" on 08 July 2025, where she presented her own arrangements of works by the great Greek composer Stavros Kougioumtzis.
The distinguished thinker, author, and poet Tasos Lampropoulos, who has made a name for himself in China, was the guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the show "Heliotrope" on 07 July. He spoke about how his work bridges Greek and Chinese culture, and read excerpts from his book "The Daughter of the Sun...
Giannis Papoutsakis welcomed renowned singer Nikos Androulakis to the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" on 06 July, for a summer-themed special dedicated to the sea and memories of summers past. The program featured songs and poems by Elytis, Ritsos, Vrettakos, and Ouranis, alongside a tribute...
Poet and songwriter Maria Voulgari was the guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" on 2 July, where she presented her new poetry collection titled "225". Also featured on the show was vocalist Eleni Gourzi, who joined the conversation.
Giannis Papoutsakis presented a special tribute to the month of July on the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" on 1 July.
The episode featured poetry by Ritsos, Elytis, Cavafy, and Diktaeou, along with songs by Bitikotsis, Farantouri, Papakonstantinou, Thalassinos, Violari, Giannakopoulou, Konstantakopoulos,...
The distinguished actress Maria Chelidoni was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on 30 June on the show "Heliotrope", where she read some of her favorite poems by Elytis, Cavafy, Anagnostakis, and Kavvadias.
The episode of "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" with Giannis Papoutsakis on 29 June was dedicated to the legendary voice of the Greek people, Stelios Kazantzidis.Guest Kostas Papaspilios, author and researcher, presented his new book titled "My Whole Life", sharing well-known and lesser-known stories...
Pianist and orchestra conductor Angelos Belegrakis and rising vocalist Eirini Houliara were guests of Giannis Papoutsakis on “Journeys Basking in Greek Light" on 26 June 2025. The episode featured beloved songs from old Athens.
Also joining the broadcast was composer and performer Dimitris Mesimeris, w...
Renowned singer-songwriter and performer Dimitris Mavropoulos was the guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light", aired on 25 June 2025.
With his guitar in hand, he performed ballads set to the poetry of both classical and contemporary poets, creating a musical journey...
Physician, poet, and lyricist Thanasis Zampas was the guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” on 24 June 2025.
The episode featured readings of his poetry, along with musical settings of his lyrics—brought to life by the voice of Takis Konstantakopoulos.
Poet Nikol Kouromichelaki joined Giannis Papoutsakis on "Heliotrope" for the 23 June broadcast, where she presented her latest poetry collection titled “Noisiploos”.
The episode also featured songs interpreted by iconic voices such as Vicky Moscholiou, Yiannis Parios, Stamatis Kokotas, Giorgos And...
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