Themis Rodamitis

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...

Milou Chatzistergiou shares her experiences from working in cinema, her studies in contemporary singing, and her deep passion for literature. She talks about her favorite books, music, films, her love for musicals, and dance. The young and talented writer and screenwriter, in a conversation with...

On Sunday, February 9, from 12:00 to 14:00 Athens time, Our Town will host Kostas Livadas. Kostas Livadas discusses the most significant milestones of his fascinating artistic journey, as well as his collaborations in the music industry with artists such as Christos...

“Our Town” celebrates World Greek Language Day with a special tribute to the significance of our language, now honored in cities around the world. This day, dedicated to the Greek language and Hellenophony, is linked to the passing of Dionysios Solomos on February 9, 1857, Greece’s national...

The visual artist Alexis Kyritsopoulos, recently awarded by the Academy of Athens for his lifetime work, joins Themis Rodamitis in an engaging discussion about the “sources” of his inspiration and the significant encounters in his life. He recalls his early years, vividly bringing to life his old n...

The composer, songwriter, and author Dimitris Kassaris takes us through his artistic journey, from his collaborations with choirs and participation in performances, musicals, and children’s productions, to his experiences working with renowned lyrical singers and conductors. He shares insights into t...

The multi-award-winning and multi-talented author, translator, and director Achilleas Kyriakidis engages in an in-depth and open discussion with Themis Rodamitis, reflecting on his diverse body of work and his journey as a writer. He speaks about his intellectual connections with great creators such...

The renowned musicians,performers, and educators Eirini Derempei and Karolos Kouklakis join Themis Rodamitis for an in-depth conversation about their remarkable musical journey. They discuss their beginnings with Paleina Seferia, their mentors (Aidonidis, Samiou), their connections with key figures...