Giorgos Sarantaris was cherished in a unique way by poetry lovers, leaving behind a powerful poetic legacy. Some of Greece’s greatest poets wrote about him, including Odysseas Elytis, who considered him his mentor.The program explores the remarkable poet and thinker's philosophy on art and life, his d...
“Our Town” presents a tribute to Manolis Angelopoulos.
The renowned singer left a powerful mark on Greek popular music. Throughout his long career, he collaborated with outstanding composers such as Kaldaras, Bakalis, Verveniotis, Mitsákis, Chiotis, Tsitsanis, Pitsiladis, and Nikolópoulos, as we...
On Saturday, March 22, 2025, “Our Town” will hosted Giorgos Markopoulos.
The award-winning poet, beloved by poetry enthusiasts, engaged in a revealing conversation with Themis Rodamitis, sharing his special relationships formed through his connections with fellow poets. He talked about the great ...
“Our Town” presents the theme “The Sea in the works of Odysseas Elytis through language as a vehicle.”, exploring concepts and words from Odysseas Elytis' major works while tracing their roots from Homer’s era to Elytis’ poetic expression.Guest in the studio, author and researcher Maria Marangou, disc...
The significant performer of Greek folk music and art song tradition, Giota Vei, talks about the key milestones in her personal and artistic journey.
Dubbed “the Callas of Greek folk song” by Yannis Ritsos, Vei will brings to life memories of her childhood in Loutra Platystomou, her lif...
On Saturday, March 15, 2025, “Our Town” hosted Chloe Akritaki and Katerina Koskina.
On the occasion of Chloe Akritaki’s photography exhibition “Encounters”, curated by Katerina Koskina, an engaging discussion took place about the portraits she has captured, featuring significant personalities. Through her ...
On Monday, March 10, 2025, “Our Town” hosted Fenia Papadodima.The talented performer and actress, with a distinctive career in the arts and pioneering performances, discussed her new project “WOMEN’s Prayers,” where she will bring to life the “voices of women” from around the world. It is a tribute to...
Attik (Kleon Triantafyllou), composer, lyricist, pianist, master of ceremonies, and actor, left a significant artistic mark on Greek music. The show will highlight key aspects of the life and career of this exceptional artist, his songs, his life, and his artistic space, "Mandra," which served as a...
On Saturday, March 8, 2025, the radio show “Our Town” wasdedicated to “Greek Women of Migration”.
In the 1960s, poverty, unemployment, and migration forced thousands of women to travel to Germany and work in factories. Leaving behind their children and families in post-civil war Greece, they arriv...
On Monday, March 3rd, from 22:00 to 23:00 (Athens time) (with a repeat broadcast on Tuesday, March 4th, from 04:00 to 05:00), "Our Town" welcomes renowned jazz composer and pianist Dimitris Kalantzis.
The artist discusses his extensive studies in Greece and New York, his role as a director in jazz...
On Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, from 12:00-14:00 Athens time, the show "Our Town" dedicates a tribute to Pavlos Sidiropoulos. The program attempts to "shed light" on the most unique and lesser-known stories about the journey of this exceptional artist, who was loved by the youth both for his music and for...
On Saturday, March 1st, 2025, “Our Town” hosted Tzeni Oikonomidi.The recently awarded author, honored with the “Menis Koumandareas” Award by the Hellenic Authors Society, discussed her debut book, “Drought and Other Stories”, from which she read excerpts. She reflected on women’s writing, her deep love fo...
The acclaimed and multi-award-winning director Costa-Gavras, in an in-depth conversation with Themis Rodamitis, talks about The Last Breath, his newly released film. A remarkable film, in which the director sheds light on different characters and their varied approaches to death, as well as the moments...
This episode of "Our Town" is dedicated to Sotiria Bellou.
The great interpreter of Greek folk music was a landmark figure, a beacon of artistic expression and life. With her unique personality, she managed to convey hardships, wounds, and "miracles" alike, as well as the human need to endure everyday...
Our Town presents Dinos Christianopoulos’ Thessaloniki.The renowned poet lived in Thessaloniki in his own unique way He rarely left the city.This episode aims to showcase Thessaloniki through his eyes—historical landmarks, museums and cultural spaces, friendships and literary circles, daytime and nig...
The charismatic and beloved actress Nena Menti talks about her childhood, her family, and the home where many significant figures of the arts, such as Ritsos, Alexandrou, Vrettakos, and Theodorakis, would gather daily.In an in-depth conversation with Themis Rodamitis, she discusses her numerous and...
On Sunday, February 16, 2025, Our Town hosted Vasilis Skoulas.
The renowned lyra player and singer of the Cretan tradition, joining us in the studio, talked about his family roots, which played a significant role in his musical journey. He shared stories about his homeland, Anogeia, and the loca...
The actor and musician, in an in-depth conversation with Themis Rodamitis, reflects on the most significant performances of his career, the directors who influenced him as mentors (V. Papavasileiou, G. Vogiatzis), and the theater—”the space where,” as he says, “poetry comes back to life.”
He speaks mo...
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