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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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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.
Heliotrope: A tribute to contemporary poets | 25 Nov. 2024
The show Heliotrope with Giannis Papoutsakis on November 25 was dedicated to the poetry of contemporary poets. It featured songs performed by Kalogiannis, Adamo, Dalida, Charles Trenet, Nat King Cole, and music by Elena Pavlea and Roxanne Chatzidimitriou.
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light”: Songs about streets and neighborhoods | 24 Nov. 2024
On November 24th, the show Journeys Basking in Greek Light hosted by Giannis Papoutsakis presented a tribute to street songs. The episode featured songs composed by Mikis Theodorakis, Manos Hadjidakis, Mimis Plessas, Stavros Xarchakos, Giorgos Loizos, Giannis Kokkos, Giorgos Zambetas, Vassilis Leonti,...
Journeys Basking in Greek Light with guest Tatiana Kirchhof | 20 Nov. 2024
Actress, writer, and psychologist Tatiana Kirchhof joined host Giannis Papoutsakis on the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" on November 20, 2024. During the discussion, Kirchhof delved into her theatrical work, "Modern Tragedies," and shared insights about her latest book, "The Festival I Missed." The...
“Heliotrope” tribute to poets Jenny Mastoraki and Michalis Ganas | 18 Nov. 2024
The program Heliotrope with Giannis Papoutsakis on November 18 was dedicated to the poet Jenny Mastoraki and poet Michalis Ganas, both of whom recently passed away. Actress Katerina Belessi read their poems.
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” tribute to the 51st Anniversary of the Polytechnic Uprising | 17 Nov. 2024
The show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" on November 17 was dedicated to the 51st anniversary of the Polytechnic Uprising. It featured audio recordings, poems by renowned poets (Ritsos, Vrettakos, Anagnostakis, Rotas, and others) about the uprising, and songs by Theodorakis, Xarhakos, Markopoulos,...
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” tribute to Lefteris Papadopoulos | 14 Nov. 2024
"Journeys Basking in Greek Light" with Giannis Papoutsakis on November 14 honored Lefteris Papadopoulos, the great lyricist and creator of hundreds of hits, on the occasion of his 89th birthday, celebrating his words and songs.
Natalia Peleka and Anna Baxevani on “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” | 13 Nov. 2024
Psychologist/actress Natalia Peleka and yoga instructor Anna Baxevani were guests of Giannis Papoutsakis on the show "Traveling with Greek Light" on November 13, where they discussed psychodrama and its contribution to the development of people's personalities!
Traveling with Greek Light with guest Christina Samara | 12 Nov. 2024
The exceptional young performer and singer-songwriter Christina Samara was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the show "Traveling with Greek Light" on November 12, where she spoke about her collaborations with renowned artists such as Panagiotis Kalantzopoulos, Elli Paspala, Giorgos Kazantzis, Kostas...
“Heliotrope” with guest Nina Alexis | 11.11.2024
The distinguished poet Nina Alexis was the guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the November 11th episode of the show "Heliotrope". The episode was enriched with music and songs from artists such as Mike Oldfield, Michael Nyman, Ennio Morricone, Sarah Brightman, Roger Eno, and others.
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” tribute to Yiannis Ritsos | 10 Nov. 24
The show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" with Giannis Papoutsakis, aired on November 10, was dedicated to the poet of Romiosyni, Yiannis Ritsos. His poetry, set to music by Mikis Theodorakis, Christos Leontis, and Marios Tokas, featured the voices of Grigoris Bithikotsis, Nikos Xylouris, Mary Linda,...
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” with guest Despoina Pavlatou | 06 Nov. 2024
The distinguished choreographer and dancer Despina Pavlatou, also known as Deppy Venezia, was a guest on the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" hosted by Giannis Papoutsakis on November 6, 2024. During the show, music was featured from iconic Greek singers Sofia Vembo and Stella Greca, as well as...
Mania Vlachogianni on “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” | 05 Nov. 2024
Renowned singer and actress Mania Vlachogianni appeared as a guest on Giannis Papoutsakis's show Journeys Basking in Greek Light on November 5. She discussed the theatrical productions she stars in, as well as the 9th Panhellenic Music Competition organized by the UNESCO Club for Arts, Literature, and...
“Heliotrope” with guest Stella Petridou | 04 Nov. 2024
Distinguished poet, lyricist, and prose writer Stella Petridou, with a rich body of work, was featured in Giannis Papoutsakis's show Heliotrope on November 4. She discussed her poetry collections, her latest novel, and her songs.
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” tribute to Giannis Spanos | 03 Nov. 2024
On November 3rd, Giannis Papoutsakis presented a two-hour tribute to the great composer Giannis Spanos on the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light". The program explored Spanos's life journey from Kiato to Paris and then to the music scenes of Athens, the “new wave” movement, his major successes, and...
“Journeys Basking in Greek Light” tribute to Tasos Leivaditis | 30 Oct 2024
Giannis Papoutsakis’s show Journeys Basking in Greek Light on October 30 was dedicated to the lyrical poet of humanity and love, Tasos Leivaditis, marking 36 years since his passage into eternity. His words have been brought to life in song by artists such as Mikis Theodorakis, Maria Farantouri, Grigoris B...
“Heliotrope” tribute to the ‘OXI day’ anniversary | 28.10.24
On October 28th, 2024, the show "Heliotrope" with Giannis Papoutsakis was dedicated to the anniversary of the 'OXI day', featuring poems about the epic of 1940 by Ritsos, Elytis, Vrettakos, and other significant Greek poets, along with songs written to honor this great moment for Greece!
Lea Kontostanou-Voulgari and Christos Kokarakis on “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” | 24 Oct. 2024
Actors Lea Kontostanou-Voulgari and Christos Kokarakis were guests of Giannis Papoutsakis on the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" on October 24th, 2024, where they talked about the play Catch the Boucher, in which they star.