Michalis Grigoriou, Lena Platonos, Dimitris Maragopoulos, Maria Voumvaki, Manolis Aggelakis and others – welcome to the crème-de-la-crème of electronic experimentation. Dark poetry, unexpected musical twists, out-of-the-box creativity. This is a panorama of Sirius’ experimental and avant-garde momen...
Our exploration of the catalogue of Sirius label encounters several albums of a more folk predisposition. From Dimitra Papiou to Constantinos Hatzimihalis and from Pantelis Theoharidis to Manolis Lidakis and Andreas Karakotas, here are some of the most expressive “laiko” voices in albums curated by ...
This week, we are exploring the rich output of a pioneering label that has left a notable footprint on Greek song, and especially on its art (entechno) segment. Sirius was founded by legendary composer Manos Hadjidakis in 1985. Today we will be listening to a panorama of creations by him, as well as...
Today is Clean Monday and this is our last chance to listen to traditional carnival season songs and beyond, by Domna Samiou, Vangelis Kotsou and others. Dance, nature, and the arrival of spring. Our destination: Celebrating Clean Monday.
Γιορτάζοντας την Καθαρά Δευτέρα
Σήμερα είναι Καθαρά Δευτέρα και αυτή είν...
Σήμερα, γιορτάζουμε το καρναβάλι με απρόβλεπτα τραγούδια που περιέχουν αναφορές σε αυτό, χωρίς όμως να είναι εορταστικά, ανεβαστικά, ή σώνει και καλά χαρούμενα. «Μάσκα δεν έχω να γυρνώ στο καρναβάλι ετούτο / μόνο μια απόχη να τρυγώ της θάλασσας την πονηριά / και της σιωπής τον πλούτο». Σημείο συνάντησης γ...
Σήμερα, θυμόμαστε μια κορυφαία Ελληνίδα ποιήτρια που έφυγε στις 22 Φεβρουαρίου 2020. Και το κάνουμε με τη βοήθεια συνθετικών μεγαθηρίων όπως Σφέτσας, Μικρούτσικος, Καζαντζής, Γανωτής, Ξανθούλης. Σημείο συνάντησης για το αποψινό μας ραντεβού: Η μελοποιημένη Κική Δημουλά.
Επιμέλεια - παρουσίαση: Ηρακλής Οικο...
Today, we are listening to Greek songs with Dutch lyrics performed by Tim Meeuws together with Michiel Koperdraat, the head of Ano Kato band. A message from Tim Meeuws? “Greek music gave me more emotions than the rest of my life in the theater and elsewhere. Thanks to this music, I lived beautiful s...
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...
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