Culture

Distinguished poet, lyricist, and prose writer Stella Petridou, with a rich body of work, was featured in Giannis Papoutsakis's show Heliotrope on November 4. She discussed her poetry collections, her latest novel, and her songs.

On November 3rd, Giannis Papoutsakis presented a two-hour tribute to the great composer Giannis Spanos on the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light". The program explored Spanos's life journey from Kiato to Paris and then to the music scenes of Athens, the “new wave” movement, his major successes, and...

On Sunday, November 3, 2024, Our Town hosted the talented singer and composer Kostas Tziagoulas in the first hour, followed by Panteion University professor Christos Dermetzopoulos in the second hour. Kostas Tziagoulas discussed the most significant milestones in his fascinating artistic journey...

October is recognized as ADHD Awareness Month, focusing on raising understanding and support for individuals with Attention Deficit and/or Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).In a journey through the history of ADHD, Historical Walks presents a comprehensive overview of one of the most frequently discussed...

On Saturday, November 2, 2024, Our Town welcomed the talented singer Anatoli Margiola. The gifted singer discussed her hometown, Kavala, the region where she lived and found inspiration, Ioannina, as well as traditional and folk music and its values, and her studies. Margiola talked about her significant...

At the southermost tip of Apulia, in the Salento peninsula, a sign along the road connecting Lecce to Otranto, reds ''Kalos Irtate''. This indicated that you are entering Grecia Salentina, one of the two Greek-speaking regions of Southern Italy.

A tribute to a true marvel of nature... the one and only Yma Sumac, whose unmatched voice spanned over four octaves, reaching baritone depths! The Peruvian soprano led a vibrant life full of hardships and battles, achieving international acclaim through determination, perseverance, and hard work. Singing...

On Thursday, October 31, 2024, the show "Imprint" with Fuli Zavitsanou welcomed the Spanish translator of modern Greek literature, Laura Salas Rodríguez, in the studio of Voice of Greece. Among other works, she has translated 'The Murderess' by Alexandros Papadiamantis into Spanish. She spoke to ...

Giannis Papoutsakis’s show Journeys Basking in Greek Light on October 30 was dedicated to the lyrical poet of humanity and love, Tasos Leivaditis, marking 36 years since his passage into eternity. His words have been brought to life in song by artists such as Mikis Theodorakis, Maria Farantouri, Grigoris B...

Anna Papageorgiou, the organizer of GRis Festival, was featured in the show. The festival is returning to Athens from New York and Nicosia to showcase "Greece Today" with a rich program of events from October 31 to November 10, 2024. The festival promotes Greek creativity, academic and business activities...

A humble tribute to the great Tasos Leivaditis. A heartfelt offering through poems that possess the magical power to change one’s way of thinking and life… The life and work of this remarkable poet. His struggles against injustice and oppression. His exiles… The inspiration behind timeless maste...

In the show, journalist, author, and director Despoina Sotiropoulou was hosted. The occasion for this conversation was her award from the 3rd International Epidaurus Film Festival for her short film "I, the Beast."Despoina Sotiropoulou spoke about her journey in journalism, particularly in television...

A special tribute to the 28th of October through readings from poets, writers, and narrations. Themis Rodamitis curates music and iconic songs by renowned Greek composers, alongside poems and writings by prominent Greek literary figures. This show pays homage to the fight for freedom, justice,...

On October 28th, 2024, the show "Heliotrope" with Giannis Papoutsakis was dedicated to the anniversary of the 'OXI day', featuring poems about the epic of 1940 by Ritsos, Elytis, Vrettakos, and other significant Greek poets, along with songs written to honor this great moment for Greece!

It goes without saying that there is no such thing as “Degenerate Art”…! However, on the occasion of the anniversary of October 28th, in our special episode on Monday, October 28, 2024, we do a deep dive into a supreme moment of madness with a focus on visual arts! We hear about...

This special broadcast highlights the life of this significant Greek figure—an extraordinary woman and actress—by focusing on her as both an artist and a person. In the studio, Georges Archimandritis, a writer, creator of radio and television documentaries, and a PhD holder in comparative literature fro...

In this episode of "Historical Walks", historian and author Menelaos Charalambidis engages in a discussion with Marilena Katsimi, focusing on the significance of national anniversaries and their political importance as living tools of memory, in light of the upcoming October 28 celebrations. They...

The Arvanitsa Forest Music Festival is one of the most beloved camping festivals in Greece and the largest one close to Athens! What role does it play in local tourism development and the local economy? On Saturday, October 26, 2024, Thanasis Fortosis, Loukas Mourgos, Manthos...