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Hercules Economou

Hercules Economou is split between Ermoupoli, in Syros island, and Athens, and between music, journalism, and political science. He holds a Ph.D. in International Politics from the Aberystwyth University of Wales. He has edited the publication Θάνος Μικρούτσικος - Κυνηγώντας την Ουτοπία (Thanos Mikroutsikos - Chasing Utopia, Metronomos editions, 2023) and co-edited the autobiographical essay Manos Eleftheriou: Malamatenia Logia (with Manos Aravanis, Metaixmio Publications, 2021) and Ο Πουλαντζάς Σήμερα (Poulantzas Today, with C. Golemis, Nissos Academic Publishing, 2012). His English-language radio show Greek Music Express, broadcasting on the Voice of Greece, showcases the work of acclaimed Greek songwriters, lyricists and performers.
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Greek Music Express – Στάση «Μουσικά Προάστια»: Γιάννης Λογοθέτης, μέρος 2ο: Τα «γελοιογραφικά» τραγούδια του ΛοΓό | 01.06.2026
Θυμάται ο ερμηνευτής και τραγουδοποιός Θέμης Ανδρεάδης: «Με τον Γιάννη Λογοθέτη βρεθήκαμε το καλοκαίρι του 1973. (…) Ήρθε ένα βράδυ εκεί που τραγουδούσα με τον Μανώλη Μητσιά και την Δήμητρα Γαλάνη στην καλοκαιρινή μπουάτ “Αρχόντισσα”, και με ρώτησε, αν θέλω να συνεργαστούμε. Βεβαίως χάρηκα πολύ και ...
Greek Music Express – Στάση «Μουσικά Προάστια»: Γιάννης Λογοθέτης, μέρος 1ο: Τα «σοβαρά» τραγούδια του ΛοΓό. | 31.05.2026
Σήμερα κάνουμε μια βόλτα στη στιχουργική μιας πολύπλευρης και αγαπημένης καλλιτεχνικής προσωπικότητας με παρουσία στο σκίτσο, τη ζωγραφική και βεβαίως στο τραγούδι. Σημείο συνάντησης για το αποψινό μας ραντεβού: Γιάννης Λογοθέτης, μέρος 1ο: Τα «σοβαρά» τραγούδια του ΛοΓό. Παραγωγή - παρουσίαση : Η...
Greek Music Express: The yield of 2025: Folk and traditional songs | 29.05.2026
Throughout the week that ends today, we offered a panorama of contemporary music production in Greece by focusing on the albums and artists that defined last year’s recording landscape. Today, we explore the hybrid encounter between the folk muse and a modern spirit of experimentation. Our destination: T...
Greek Music Express: The yield of 2025: Art ballads| 28.05.2026
From Apostolos Rizos to Rena Morfi, from Pavlina Voulgaraki to Vangelis Germanos, from Nefeli Fasouli to Violeta Ikari, the art song reveals its continuous relevance. Even though its peak, artistically and commercially, seems long gone, there are gems to be discovered that combine smooth melodies with...
Greek Music Express: The yield of 2025: Instrumentals | 27.05.2026
Today’s return to 2025 reminds us of some of the most imposing instrumentals that were released last year, drawing on jazz, music for theatre and space rock, among others. Our destination: The yield of 2025, part 3 – The instrumentals. Η σοδειά του 2025: Ορχηστρικά Η σημερινή επιστροφή στο 2025 μας θυμίζει μ...
Greek Music Express: The yield of 2025: Rock, and beyond | 26.05.2026
Throughout this week, we keep returning to 2025 and to the artists and albums that defined last year’s recording landscape. Today, we pick up the tempo with the likes of Orestis Ntantos, The Noodles, Theodore, and The Steams. Our destination: The yield of 2025, part 2 – Rock, and beyond. Η σοδειά του 2025: ...
Greek Music Express: The yield of 2025: The indie scene | 25.05.2026
Today, and throughout the week that begins today, we return to 2025 and to the artists and albums that stood out last year in the Greek recording universe. Today, we visit the frontlines of indie creativity, from The Boy to Hekate and from Paidi Travma to Kalliopi Mitropoulou. Our destination: The yield...
Greek Music Express – Στάση «Μουσικά Προάστια»: Το σάουντρακ του Νέου Ελληνικού Κινηματογράφου | 25.05.2026
Σήμερα, κάνουμε μια βόλτα στις μουσικές και τα τραγούδια μεγάλων συνθετών που γράφτηκαν για τις ταινίες ενός κινήματος που σημάδεψε το νεότερο ελληνικό σινεμά. Γρηγορίου, Καραΐνδρου, Παπαδάκης, Παπαδημητρίου, Σπανουδάκης, Σφέτσας, Τερζής, Χατζηνάσιος και άλλοι συνθέτες δάνεισαν τις μελωδίες τους στο όραμα ενός κ...
Greek Music Express – Στάση «Μουσικά Προάστια»: Η Μαρία Παπαγιάννη και ο Θάνος Μικρούτσικος διαβάζουν «Το Αίνιγμα του Τρουλ» – Μια ανέκδοτη ηχογράφηση | 24.05.2026
Σήμερα, φιλοξενούμε ένα μεγάλο ντοκουμέντο - μια ανέκδοτη ηχογράφηση όπου μια πολυβραβευμένη συγγραφέας παιδικών βιβλίων και ένας κορυφαίος Έλληνας συνθέτης διαβάζουν μια παιδική ιστορία. Σημείο συνάντησης για το αποψινό μας ραντεβού: Η Μαρία Παπαγιάννη και ο Θάνος Μικρούτσικος διαβάζουν «Το Αίνιγμα του Τρουλ...
Greek Music Express: Songs about animals, for the World Biodiversity Day | 22 May 2026
Today, May 22, we are celebrating International Day for Biological Diversity, an important day for all citizens with environmental sensibilities. From Katerina Kyrmizi’s Goldfish to Arleta’s Wolf and from Eleni Dimou’s Fox to Yannis Parios’ Canary, the Greek song invites us to respect and appreciate nature ...
Greek Music Express: Songs about Helen | 21 May 2026
Today, May 21, according to the Greek Orthodox Church, it is the feast day of Saint Constantine and Saint Helena; in other words, all Helens and Costases have their name day today and …hronia polla to them. Our destination: Songs about Helen.Produced and presented by Hercules Economou
Greek Music Express: Back to Crete, part 5 | 19 May 2026
Today, we are completing our tribute to a beautiful island and its fascinating music, which we started a few weeks ago but never had the chance to conclude. Our track list is dominated by masters of the lyre and of singing: Nikos Xylouris, Giannis Xylouris, Alexandros Papadakis, Nikos Stratakis, Antonis...
Greek Music Express: Neo-traditional hybridity | 18 May 2026
Some weeks ago, we explored the multiple ways in which tradition has inspired a younger generation of artists active in rock and beyond, and today we revisit this theme with some more beloved bands and tunes of ours: Thrax Punks, Balothizer, Banda Entopica, Darnakes, Kontrabando, Babo Koro, VIC, Martha...
Greek Music Express – Musical Suburbs: Irini Qn reads Irini Qn | 18 May 2026
Tonight, we welcome an outstanding singer-songwriter of the younger generation, who reads unpublished poems and autobiographical reflections. Alongside her readings, we listen to selections from her album Without the Bow in the Arena, as well as previously unreleased recordings from both live performances...
Greek Music Express – Musical Suburbs: Memoria InTer Nos by Telis Dimitrakopoulos | 17 May 2026
We listen to extended excerpts from a remarkable new work by a young composer, recently released and already attracting considerable attention among audiences of contemporary music. Our meeting point for this episode: Memoria InTer Nos by Telis Dimitrakopoulos — a musical tragedy for soprano, saxophone, a...
Greek Music Express: Greek ambient, part 5 | 15.05.2026
The soothing ambient music that we have been listening to throughout this week reminds us of a scientifically established fact: Music has the ability to boost our health holistically and is an accessible resource to have in our well-being toolkit. So, do not hesitate to pump up the volume and if anyone...
Greek Music Express: Greek ambient, part 4 | 14.05.2026
Our music this week is characterised by a “visual”, cinematic character, encouraging functions such as relaxation and contemplation. Creators such as Giorgos Stavrianos and Michalis Koumpios generate soundscapes that mobilize our senses, highlighting the connection between music and wellness. Our des...
Greek Music Express: Greek ambient, part 3 | 13.05.2026
This week’s ambient “luggage” carried aboard GME is full of ethereal instrumentals by leading composers such as Panagiotis Kalantzopoulos and Stavros Lantsias. This is music that promotes mindfulness, revealing a more atmospheric, dream-like side of Greek discography. Our destination: Greek ambient, part ...
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