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Grigoris Nanis
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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: A soundtrack for Theo Angelopoulos| 28.04.2026
Today, we turn to the magical cinematic and musical world of one of the greatest film directors of all times, who was born on April 27, 1935. Our destination: A soundtrack for Theo Angelopoulos. Ένα σάουντρακ για τον Θόδωρο Αγγελόπουλο Σήμερα, στρεφόμαστε στον μαγικό κινηματογραφικό και μουσικό κόσμο ενός ...
Greek Music Express: 18 years without Marios Tokas | 27.04.2026
Today, we are once again turning to a Cypriot composer whose melodies and overall ethos continue to accompany our musical dreams and visions many years after his death. Our destination: 18 years without Marios Tokas. 18 χρόνια χωρίς τον Μάριο Τόκα Σήμερα, στρεφόμαστε σε έναν Κύπριο συνθέτη, του οποίου οι μ...
Greek Music Express – Στάση «Μουσικά Προάστια»: Η Μαρινέλλα, live | 27.4.2026
Σήμερα, τώρα που έσβησαν τα φώτα των τηλεοπτικών στούντιο, αποχαιρετούμε κι εμείς με τη σειρά μας μια μεγάλη κυρία του ελληνικού τραγουδιού, ακούγοντας ζωντανές ηχογραφήσεις των μεγάλων επιτυχιών της. Σημείο συνάντησης για το αποψινό μας ραντεβού: Η Μαρινέλλα, live. Επιμέλεια - παρουσίαση: Ηρακλής Οικονόμου ...
Greek Music Express – Στάση «Μουσικά Προάστια»: Ανέκδοτος Μιχάλης Γρηγορίου: “Τα τραγούδια της Χριστίνας” – “Purple” 26.4.2026
Σήμερα, ακούμε δύο ανέκδοτα έργα ενός μεγάλου Έλληνα συνθέτη, σε πρώτη ραδιοφωνική μετάδοση. Το πρώτο είναι μελοποιημένη ποίηση της Μαρίας Παπαλεονάρδου σε ερμηνεία Σαβίνας Γιαννάτου, και το δεύτερο είναι μελοποιημένα σονέτα του Σαίξπηρ σε ερμηνεία Τάση Χριστογιαννόπουλου. Σημείο συνάντησης για το αποψ...
Greek Music Express: My favourite songs of Nikos Kypourgos | 24.04.2026
Throughout the week that ends today, we have been exploring the various expressions of the talent and inventiveness of one of Greece’s most creative composers. After celebrating his contribution to arrangement, film music and children’s songs, it is time to focus on our …usual suspect: songs. Our d...
Greek Music Express: The children’s songs of Nikos Kypourgos | 23.04.2026
Children’s songs are a truly bright and original “corner” of Greek discography, as all major composers have added their talent and inspiration to this valuable genre. And Nikos Kypourgos is, obviously, one of them. Our destination: Nikos Kypourgos, part 4: His children’s songs. Ο Νίκος Κυπουργός και...
Greek Music Express: The instrumentals of Nikos Kypourgos | 22.04.2026
“Why is music inextricably linked to cinema from the beginning of its history? And what is its role? If we do a short historical review from silent film to the present day, we observe a very different use of music in each era. Music initially had, and in many cases still has, a descriptive role, underlining t...
Greek Music Express: Nikos Kypourgos as an arranger | 21.04.2026
Kypourgos’ role as an arranger of the songs of other creators reveals all of his sensitivity and musicality. In essence, he does not merely dictate the position of the instruments in a piece of music; he sets the emotional tone and aesthetic architecture. Our destination: Nikos Kypourgos, part 2: S...
Greek Music Express: Manos Hadjidakis’ songs arranged by Nikos Kypourgos | 20.04.2026
Today, and throughout the week that starts today, we are shedding light on the life and work of one of the most talented, versatile and playful composers of his generation, by focusing on different aspects of his multifaceted work. We begin by revisiting his fascinating arrangements on music by maestro...
Greek Music Express – Musical Suburbs: The age-old Zeibekiko dance | 20 Apr. 2026
On this episode, we revisit our archive to bring you a remarkable analysis of the zeibekiko, originally shared with us by the late music critic Giorgos E. Papadakis. This is paired with a selection of beloved songs that follow this distinctive rhythm, performed by voices both iconic and deeply expressive. Produced...
Greek Music Express – Musical Suburbs: Costas Ferris, “Rembetiko” | 19 Apr. 2026
Today marks the 91st birthday of acclaimed Greek filmmaker Costas Ferris. On this occasion, we revisit one of his most powerful works, “Rembetiko”—its iconic soundtrack, along with a selection of songs for which he wrote the lyrics. A tribute that moves between cinema and song, highlighting the u...
Greek Music Express: 15 years without Nikos Papazoglou | 17.04.2026
Today, we are remembering a superb singer-songwriter – one of the most original and talented ones operating along the East/West crossroads – who passed away on April 17, 2011. For our track list, we choose covers of his songs recorded by top-class vocalists such as George Dalaras, Glykeria, Dimitris Bas...
Greek Music Express: Happy birthday Costas Smokovitis | 16.04.2026
Today, we turn to a robust male voice that marked some of the greatest art-folk songs of the 1970s and the 1980s, who was born on April 15, 1951. Our destination: 75 years Costas Smokovitis. Χρόνια πολλά Κώστα Σμοκοβίτη Σήμερα, θα ασχοληθούμε με μια στιβαρή ανδρική φωνή που σημάδεψε μερικά από τα ...
Greek Music Express: Mayakovsky | 14.04.2026
Today, we explore the presence of a renowned Soviet poet in Greek song - a pioneering, deeply political creator who passed away on April 14, 1930. Our destination: Vladimir Mayakovsky. Μαγιακόφσκι Σήμερα, εξερευνούμε την παρουσία ενός καταξιωμένου σοβιετικού ποιητή στο ελληνικό τραγούδι - ενός πρωτοπό...
Greek Music Express: 16 years without Manos Xydous | 13.04.2026
Today, we are remembering an influential figure of Greek music who shaped much of the country's rock landscape not only as a songwriter, but also as a producer. Together with Filippos Pliatsikas and Babis Stokas, he formed the Greek mega-band Pyx Lax. Also, he helped several artists and bands at the...
Greek Music Express – Στάση «Μουσικά Προάστια»: Πάσχα στα πέλαγα| 12.04.2026
Σήμερα, γιορτάζουμε το Πάσχα με αναφορές σε διηγήματα με πασχαλινό περιεχόμενο, και με τραγούδια από τα νησιά, τη Σμύρνη, την Κύπρο. Σημείο συνάντησης για το αποψινό μας ραντεβού: Πάσχα στα πέλαγα. Επιμέλεια - παρουσίαση: Ηρακλής Οικονόμου ...
Greek Music Express – Στάση «Μουσικά Προάστια»: Ανάσταση | 11.04.2026
Σήμερα, ακούμε τραγούδια για ανθρώπους που αναστήθηκαν, ξαναγεννήθηκαν και ξαναζούν. Το κύριο εργαλείο για να συμβεί αυτό είναι η αγάπη. Σημείο συνάντησης για το αποψινό μας ραντεβού: Ανάσταση. Επιμέλεια - παρουσίαση: Ηρακλής Οικονόμου ...
Greek Music Express: Easter at Kaisariani, part 5 : Holy Friday | 10.04.2026
Throughout the Holy Week, here aboard GME, we become part of the great celebration of Easter, by linking the sacrifice of Christ with the sacrifice of the 200 resistance fighters at Kaisariani in 1944. Photos of their execution were recently found in Belgium and bought by the Greek state. So, inspired...