His hands have dressed over 300 theatrical productions, spanning all genres of theatre and including the most significant works of ancient Greek drama. We’re talking about Yannis Metzikof, set and costume designer, and visual artist.
Born in Chania and raised in Piraeus—where he witnessed the...
On Monday, 30 June 2025, at 22:00 Athens time, Themis Rodamitis presented a special edition of “Our Town”, featuring memorable songs that defined the 1990s—tracks that were loved then and still resonate today. Alongside the music, he shares short stories about the songs and the artists behind them.
An...
He was both a captain and a poet. From Kasos.A figure immortalized in six essays written about him by G. Seferis, Z. Lorentzatos, Klem. Paraschos, G.M. Myloyiannis, K.D. Tsatsos, G. Theotokas, and A. Karantonis—compiled in a book published in 1961 by Typographia (F. Konstantinidis & K. Michalas, A...
The episode of "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" with Giannis Papoutsakis on 29 June was dedicated to the legendary voice of the Greek people, Stelios Kazantzidis.Guest Kostas Papaspilios, author and researcher, presented his new book titled "My Whole Life", sharing well-known and lesser-known stories...
On Sunday, 29 June 2025,“Our Town” with Themis Rodamitis presented a special tribute to Petros Epitropakis.
A remarkable singer, Epitropakis left his mark on the Greek soul through his voice, which defined the light song (elafró tragoudi) of the interwar period—an era when Greek music was seekin...
On Saturday, 28 June 2025, “Our Town” with Themis Rodamitis welcomed legendary jazz improviser Sakis Papadimitriou and acclaimed photographer Andreas Zacharatos for a conversation that explores their creative partnership and individual artistic journeys.
Andreas Zacharatos shared the story behin...
Cinema is heading to the mountains—more specifically, to the scenic slopes of the Trikorfo range, overlooking the Vardousia and Giona peaks. From 26 to 27 July 2025, the area will host the pt-shorts Potidania Film Festival for the very first time, a new initiative t...
Pianist and orchestra conductor Angelos Belegrakis and rising vocalist Eirini Houliara were guests of Giannis Papoutsakis on “Journeys Basking in Greek Light" on 26 June 2025. The episode featured beloved songs from old Athens.
Also joining the broadcast was composer and performer Dimitris Mesimeris, w...
The radio show “Our Town” takes a look back at the golden era of Greek rock.
Featuring songs from iconic 1980s rock bands that left a lasting imprint on the music scene, the episode revisits a time of energy, passion, and defiance. Themis Rodamitis guides listeners through the music and shares lesser...
Renowned singer-songwriter and performer Dimitris Mavropoulos was the guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light", aired on 25 June 2025.
With his guitar in hand, he performed ballads set to the poetry of both classical and contemporary poets, creating a musical journey...
Physician, poet, and lyricist Thanasis Zampas was the guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” on 24 June 2025.
The episode featured readings of his poetry, along with musical settings of his lyrics—brought to life by the voice of Takis Konstantakopoulos.
Poet Nikol Kouromichelaki joined Giannis Papoutsakis on "Heliotrope" for the 23 June broadcast, where she presented her latest poetry collection titled “Noisiploos”.
The episode also featured songs interpreted by iconic voices such as Vicky Moscholiou, Yiannis Parios, Stamatis Kokotas, Giorgos And...
For 27 years, he has been writing articles, publishing poetry collections, sharing his thoughts, and sending powerful messages to a society weathering difficult times. He is poet and author Herodotos Chrysanthou—known to many by his nickname: Pankypriotatos.“They thought at first it was something ecc...
On “Ariadni’s Thread”, we celebrate World Music Day by handing the mic over to young, talented artists who create with passion, joy, and love for their craft.We listen together to the track each artist has selected and talk about their work, their art, and their music.
In alphabetical order, we welco...
On “Ariadni’s Thread”, we celebrate World Music Day by handing the mic over to young, talented artists who create with passion, joy, and love for their craft.We listen together to the track each artist has selected and talk about their work, their art, and their music.
In alphabetical order...
Internationally acclaimed vocalist and composer Marian Georgiou joined Giannis Papoutsakis on the show "Journeys Basking in with Greek Light" for a musical journey through Greece, Cyprus, Italy, and France.
She also spoke about her noteworthy collaborations — including her work with Il Divo and R...
This episode of "Our Town" with Themis Rodamitis is dedicated to two great composers, Mikis Theodorakis and Apostolos Kaldaras. Beloved songs from their vast repertoires alternate throughout the broadcast, creating a rich melodic atmosphere.Special guests Margarita Theodoraki and Kostas Kaldaras, their...
From the JAM rehearsal studio to the concerts at Kyttaro.
A timeless stroll, a guided tour, a storytelling by Fotis Stamatopoulos.
With us in the studio—for as long as time allows—Fotis Stamatopoulos: musician, visual artist, creative, entrepreneur, set designer at “Kyttaro”, and a child of the ...
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