Ηρακλής Οικονόμου

Ano Kato plays most of the best known and influential music styles from Greece: old as well as modern laïká, rebètika, nisiótika and epirótika – all very danceable music, and all in all a repertory of over seven hours! In this, the group is rather unique because most groups restrict themselves to jus...

In May 1987, Ano Kato was founded under the name I tris Ano Kato. The kompanía’s first members were Andonis Moraïtis, Jurrie Eilers and Michiel Koperdraat. Ever since Andonis left, there has not been a native Greek musician in the band anymore. The first recordings I Tris Ano Kato made are available on ...

This week, here aboard GME, we are exploring the vibrant presence of Greek music in beautiful Holland, thanks to the activities and recordings of some unbelievably talented Dutch artists. Our destination: Tim Meeuws and the album Als een vreemde – Like a stranger. The album stands out for the inclusion o...

Ano Kato is a Greek orchestra and music institute in the Netherlands. The band stages concerts and performances. It also provides in music workshops and lessons on musical instruments with the intention of introducing Greek music and improvisation to the Netherlands, and to spread around and propagate...

Σήμερα, σκύβουμε σε έναν ιδιαίτερο καλλιτέχνη με αφορμή ένα ιδιαίτερο βιβλίο – αναφερόμαστε στον Κώστα Μπέζο και τη μελέτη του Δημήτρη Κούρτη, Πάμε στη Χονολουλού, που κυκλοφορεί από τις εκδόσεις Αίολος. Συνθέτης, στιχουργός, ερμηνευτής, μουσικός, στο ρεμπέτικο και στο ελαφρό, μάγκας και αριστοκράτη...

«Κι όπως θα 'πεφτε η βροχή για φαντάσου φορτωμένους όλους τους ερωτευμένους σε μια τσίγκινη σκεπή κι από πάνω ο Θεός με τον Άγιο Βαλεντίνο σ' αγαπώ και δε σε δίνω κανενός». Απόψε μεσάνυχτα ερωτευόμαστε, χωρίζουμε, ξανασμίγουμε, πηγαίνουμε, ερχόμαστε, αναχωρούμε, επιστρέφουμε, και μαζί και μόνοι, αλλά πάντα πα...

Our week-long tribute to Crete ends with more lyre, lute and mandolin sounds, more “mantinades” songs and “pentozalis” dances, and more information about the island’s museums, natural wonders and …wines! Επιστροφή στην Κρήτη, IV Το αφιέρωμά μας στην Κρήτη ολοκληρώνεται με περισσότερους ήχους λύρ...

Crete, this enchanting island of the Greek Archipelago, is known not only for its amazing nature, but also for its rich musical tradition. Cretan music, with its rhythmic dances and emotional songs, is an important pillar of the island's culture and a timeless treasure that deserves to be discovered. Επιστροφή στην Κρή...

Paris Perysinakis, Achilleas Dramountanis, Antonis Martsakis and many more Cretan music soloists are found in today’s track list, which is filled with the uplifting energy and endless passion of a special genre born on a special island. Επιστροφή στην Κρήτη, ΙΙ Πάρις Περυσινάκης, Αχιλλέας Δραμ...

Nikos Xylouris, the Archangel of Crete, passed away on February 8, 1980. Today, and throughout this week, we are revisiting this beautiful island and its fascinating music with the most uplifting rhythms and voices. Our destination: Back to Crete, part 1. Επιστροφή στην Κρήτη, Ι Ο Νίκος Ξυλούρης, ο «...

Today, we are celebrating a very special day – World Greek Language Day, which has been set by UNESCO on February 9. And the choice for today’s track list seems obvious: world-class poetry set to music by world-class composers. Our destination? Setting to music the poetry of Greece’s two Nobel Prize...

Σήμερα, γυρνάμε στην πηγή – και όπου πηγή όταν αναφερόμαστε στο ελληνικό τραγούδι, βλέπε Μάρκο και Ερμούπολη και Πειραιάς και ρεμπέτικο και ματόκλαδα που λάμπουν. Σημείο συνάντησης για το αποψινό μας ραντεβού: 54 χρόνια χωρίς τον Μάρκο Βαμβακάρη. Επιμέλεια - παρουσίαση: Ηρακλής Οικονόμου ...

Στην επέτειο της γέννησης του φιλοσόφου Τόμας Μορ (1478-1535), γιορτάζουμε το αξεπέραστο έργο του, «Ουτοπία». Παράλληλα, εξερευνούμε την ίδια την έννοια της ουτοπίας και της αναζήτησης ενός ριζικά διαφορετικού κόσμου. Σημείο συνάντησης για το αποψινό μας ραντεβού: Η Ουτοπία του Τόμας Μορ, και τα τρα...

Kilaidonis' discography includes wonderful live recordings ("M’ agioklima kai giasemia"), studio recordings that were subsequently presented live ("Ah! My sweet homeland...") and of course the soundtrack of an entire era and of a fest that still endures ("Party in Vouliagmeni"). Today we will be listening t...

Today, we continue our week-long tribute to Loukianos Kilaidonis, this exceptional composer, songwriter and performer, who passed away on February 7, 2017 and left a notable footprint on all genres of Greek music, including blues, folk, light and art song. “Thank you Loukianos” is a double CD released in ...

Filled with sensitivity and romanticism, the light song of the 1940s and the 1950s informed much of Kilaidonis’ creativity. And naturally, he returned to it as a producer and arranger, contributing to the revival of genres such as “archontorebetiko” – a blend of light and folk themes. Λουκιανός light Γεμάτο ...

Today, we are appreciating Loukianos Kilaidonis’ contribution to the evolution of folk song. Born in the neighborhood of Nea Kypseli, he started piano lessons at the age of five. Even though Loukianos spent his teenage years within the prevalent rock’n’roll mood, several milestones of his early disco...

Today, and throughout the rest of the week that begins today, we will be celebrating the discography of an ingenious creator who passed away on February 7, 2017. Loukianos Kilaidonis was a highly innovative and multifaceted composer and singer-songwriter, with blues being one of his core fields of excellence. Ο ...