The story of the legendary rebetis Dimitris Gogos, who became widely known by his nickname “Bayianteras.” How did he get this unusual name—and why did it stick? A look at the life and path of a true old-school mangas, a man of grit and style from a bygone era.
We explore the music of Bayianteras along...
“Our Town” offers a special tribute to May Day, through a rich and evocative musical journey with the Alcedo Folk Band.
With melodies as vivid and delicate as the wings of a halcyon, these gifted musicians guide us through a tapestry of sounds—from Tsitsanis to Bach, with sounds from Thrace, Ireland...
The May Day edition of Giannis Papoutsakis' show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" was dedicated to the month of May! A celebration of May — the month of flowers and struggle — through the poetry of Ritsos, Palamas, Polemis, Skarimbas, Mavilis, and Gatsos, brought to life by the voices of Bithikotsis, Mos...
"Sunset in Poetry and Song" was the theme of Giannis Papoutsakis' radio show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" on April 30th. The episode featured beautiful poems by Neruda, Ritsos, Elytis, Livaditis, Karyotakis, Anagnostakis, Karouzos, Vrettakos, Varnalis, Borges, and others — along with songs infused w...
The singer and musician Eirini Lytina and the composer/singer Tzortzina Antonakaki were guests of Yiannis Papoutsakis on April 29th on the show "Travelling with Greek Light", where they spoke about their journey in the world of music.
A journey through the curious and the unexpected, with Nikolas Angelidis and Grigoris Nanis.
In today’s episode:
– The world’s most bizarre fountain — where it is, what it looks like, and how much it cost.– History’s stingiest bride — and the shock she gave her wedding guests.– A woman making ...
This episode of "Our Town" explores how the science of criminology influences and enriches the narrative arc of crime fiction.From the “little grey cells” of Hercule Poirot to the forensic laboratories of modern-day criminal investigations—the CSI units familiar from film and television—and the autopsy...
The poet, painter, and performer Demi Samoili was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on April 28th on the show "Heliotrope," where she read poems from her poetry collection "Tastes of Summer." Songs were played featuring the voices of Maria Farantouri, Eleni Vitali, Manolis Mitsias, Takis Konstantakopoulos,...
The episode is dedicated to the springtime of poetry, song, flowers, and struggle.The program featured verses by Ritsos, Vrettakos, Livaditis, Anagnostakis, Elytis, Karyotakis, Polydouri, Karouzos, Sarantaris, Dimoula, among others, woven together with songs interpreted by Bithikotsis, Dalaras, Kazantzidis,...
Guided by a love of music rather than by labels or genres, six remarkable musicians — all living away from the urban center — come together to perform their own songs and fresh interpretations of beloved pieces from Greece and beyond.
Broadcasting from Studio B of the Hellenic Radio, the ensemble fea...
On the themes of Democracy — Vassilis Rafailidis,
of "Greek misfortune" — Odysseas Elytis,
and of "monsters" (neo-Nazism) — Manos Hadjidakis.
Bright Week—the most radiant week of the year in Greek tradition—follows Holy Week and runs from Easter Sunday to Thomas Sunday. Also known as the “New Week,” it marks a time of renewal and joyous celebration.On this episode of "Historical Walks", folklorist and ethnologist Miranda Terzopoulou joins Marilena Katsimi an...
“Our Town” presents a special episode titled The Art of Remembering. Inspired by the eponymous film by Anneta Papathanasiou, the episode follows a visual and emotional journey into memory, trauma, healing, and reconciliation.Joining the conversation is visual artist Artemis Alc...
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the show "Imprint" with Fuli Zavitsanou met with digital creator and content artist Jo Di (Dimitris Ioakeimidis) on the occasion of his exhibition “Jo Di – Between Reality and the Internet,” organized by Lofos Art Project. The exhibition will run from April 26 to May 8 at ...
Voice of Greece, in collaboration with the program “Take Your Time,” hosted by Prokopis Agelopoulos, presented a special Easter Monday broadcast on April 21, 2025, from the ERT Music Ensembles studio.
The program featured some of Greece’s finest musicians and performers of traditional music, in...
At “Ariadni’s Thread”, we absolutely love Easter—how could we not? It’s a beautiful celebration woven with flowers, strolls, music, joy, and the people we love.
This year, on Easter Sunday, April 20th, 2025, we celebrate together with the sweet melodies of Fani Kavoura, Fotini Retzi and Me...
In the Easter special of the program "Historical Walks" with Marilena Katsimi, Miranda Terzopoulou, folklorist, ethnologist, and close collaborator of the late Domna Samiou, guides us through the rich tradition of Easter folk songs. She unravels the stories and symbols that span from Lent to Holy Week,...
“Ariadni’s Thread” welcomes Kostas Konstantatos for a special episode—an encounter between art and faith.The artist sets aside his role as a musician with Encardia and Alcedo Folk Band to speak with us about his work in iconography. He shares how Southern Italian and broader Mediterranean influences ha...
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