CULTURE

Kostas Spanos, researcher and author, has been carrying out a remarkable body of work for 57 years. Since 1968, he has been documenting the history of Thessaly through studies and published books. He has authored over 500 scholarly articles, participated in 160 conferences and symposiums, and, since 1980, has published 87 volumes of the Thessalian Chronicle. It is both a joy and an honor to welcome him to the program “Time in Greece”, alongside longtime friend of the show and fellow historian Giorgos Gousias. Together, we uncover stories, ask questions, and learn more about his lifelong contribution — a true ... Read more

Pericles Kanaris, composer and artistic director of the Near & Far Kastellorizo International Music Festival, speaks about his deep connection with the sea. A descendant of the legendary Greek revolutionary Konstantinos Kanaris, he hails from two seafaring islands: Psara and Andros. For Pericles...

A special tribute to summer, featuring texts, poems, and songs dedicated to the season most beloved by many, was presented by Giannis Papoutsakis on the show “Journeys Basking in Greek Light ” on 18 June. Summer came to life through the poetry of Seferis, Elytis, Karyotakis, the prose of Thomas Man...

On 18 June, Giannis Papoutsakis presented a special tribute to summer on the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light"—featuring texts, poems, and songs inspired by what is, for many, the most beloved season of the year. Summer came to life through the poetry of Seferis, Elytis, and Karyotakis, prose b...

The acclaimed singer Irini Toumbaki was the featured guest on Giannis Papoutsakis’ show “Journeys Basking in Greek Light" on 17 June, where she presented songs from her new album titled “The Secret Garden with the Flowers of Good”. Produced by Giannis Papoutsakis

 “Our Town” presents Michalis Andronikou as part of its special series dedicated to Cypriot artists. The multi-talented musician, composer, and academic speaks about his diverse studies in composition — writing for ensembles, solo instruments, theatre, film, and song. He reflects on the teachers w...

On this episode of "Voices and Music", Vangelis Machairas and Babis Velissarios presented their new album, «Από τη γειτονιά των αγγέλων στις γειτονιές του κόσμου».Created in tribute to the centenary of Mikis Theodorakis’ birth, the album is the result of a collaboration between Machairas — as produc...

The poetry collection “Ek Gynaikos” by Marianna Nikolaou was presented by Giannis Papoutsakis on the 16 June edition of “Heliotrope”. The episode featured songs by Giorgos Dalaras, Dulce Pontes, Kostas Hatzis, Nikos Androulakis, among others.

The 15 June episode of “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” with Giannis Papoutsakis was dedicated to Manos Hatzidakis, the “great romantic” of Greek song, marking 31 years since his passing. Through his own words, the thoughts of others, and—of course—his unforgettable music and songs.

On Sunday, 15 June 2025, "Our Town", hosted by Themis Rodamitis, presented a special episode titled "Traditional Song and the Poetry of Giannis Skarimpas"—a tribute to the lyrical world of a singular Greek poet who crafted a deeply personal and imaginative universe through his work. Guest of the s...

Ariadni-Sofia Kouri welcomes Social Waste to the Voice of Greece studio for the presentation of their new album, “Rebelde”. Leonidas Oikonomakis (lyrics & rap), Giorgos Nikas (lyrics, music, arrangements), Christos Staikos (lyrics, rap, drums programming), and Alexandros Gav...

"Like Odysseus" with Nikol Liakostavrou A tribute to the remarkable journey of the historic cargo boat Evangelistria — one of the last surviving Aegean sailing vessels of the perama type. Perama boats were traditional commercial sailing ships, the final descendants of a maritime tradition that r...

The program “Our Town” with Themis Rodamitis welcomes filmmaker Penny PanagiThemis Rodamitisotopoulou, on the occasion of her new feature film, Wishbone. Panagiotopoulou introduces us to her distinct directorial vision, sharing insights into the journey of Wishbone—a film that was recently awarded the...

On 11 June, “The Elves of Tradition” with Maria Koutsimpiri welcomed the polyphonic ensemble Chaonia, ahead of the 25th Grand Celebration of Polyphonic Song, taking place on Friday, 13 June at 9:00 p.m. at Petra Theater. Joining us in the Voice of Greece studio were Alexandros Lambridis, Aliki Gka...

The program hosted soprano Maria Devitzaki, a permanent resident of Luxembourg. The occasion for this conversation was a concert–tribute to Mikis Theodorakis, taking place in Luxembourg to mark the 100th anniversary of the great composer’s birth. She spoke about Theodorakis’ connection with the Grand...

On Monday, June 9, 2025, “Our Town” hosted renowned journalist Olga Bakomarou. In a heartfelt conversation with host Themis Rodamitis, Bakomarou revisits key moments from her fascinating career in print media (“Gynaika,” “Eleftherotypia”). Live in the studio, the guest talks about her early da...

On Sunday, June 8, 2025, “Our Town” presented a heartfelt tribute to Thanos Mikroutsikos, one of Greece’s most influential contemporary composers. Mikroutsikos left an indelible mark on Greek culture with his wide-ranging body of work, which includes operas, chamber and symphonic music, experimental composi...

A stone in the sea. A crossroads of empires. A sanctuary of memory. Once a thriving maritime hub, Kastellorizo was home to 10,000 souls, trading with Alexandria, Marseille, and Smyrna. Today, only a few hundred remain—but the island’s heart beats louder than ever. Listen to this epi...