CULTURE

The exceptional singer of the bands 'Onar' and 'Do Diesis,' Penny Ramantani, was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on 'Heliotrope' on October 7th, where she spoke about both her musical journey and her writing activities.

Io Tsokona presents her latest literary work, the wonderful children's book "A Day with Thales." She is a guest at the studio of Voice of Greece, on the show "Time in Greece" with Nikolas Angelidis. They discuss the protagonist of the new book, Thales, as well as the beloved city of Constantinople that...

This episode of "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" is dedicated to Mimis Plessas, the beloved creator of so many hits who 'departed' on October 5, 2024, just a few days before his 100th birthday. The show honored his life, his love for jazz and cinema, and his songs that have become a part of eternal...

On Sunday, October 6th, 2024, "Our Town" will hosted the group Asma Cordis.

We sadly encounter daily instances of animal exploitation and abuse, whether they are pets, strays, wild animals, or livestock. Some people fail to respect animals and do not recognize their right to life, leading to distressing news stories each day. However, amidst these bleak situations, there...

In light of the upcoming elections for PASOK's new leader, "Historical Walks" takes us back to the 1980s, when Andreas Papandreou's PASOK dominated Greece's political landscape. Political scientist and strategic communications advisor, Ilias Tsaousakis, reflects on the governments led by PASOK, with...

The internationally renowned musician Katerina Pipili appeared on the show "Our Town" on Saturday, October 5th, 2024.

A tribute to the legendary Chilean singer, composer, and poet Violeta Parra, who wrote the epic anthem for life Gracias a la vida (I Praise Life...). She was born on this day, October 4, 1917, in the poor village of San Carlos, Chile. One of nine children, she had a difficult childhood, with a guitar...

On Thursday, October 3, 2024, the show "Imprint" with Fuli Zavitsanou hosted archaeologist and ethnologist Panagiota Andrianopoulou, head of the Department of Collections, Research, and Documentation of Folk Art at the Museum of Modern Greek Culture, and also a traditional dance instructor. The discussion...

Pavlos Melas from Kourelou Band was featured today on the show "Take Your Time" with Prokopis Agelopoulos, discussing the band’s upcoming tours in Gothenburg on October 5 and 7, 2024, and Frankfurt on October 6, 2024.Kourelou Band takes audiences on an inspired journey through the musical landscapes o...

In today's journey on "Time in Greece" we "meet" the uncompromising Katerina Gogou. In this special tribute to the poet and actress, we explore her entire body of work in cinema, theater, and poetry. We delve into her role within society, discussing her political views and activism. We also listen to...

On Tuesday, October 2, 2024, at 18:00 Athens time, Alexis Kostas hosted three renowned artists live in the studio of Voice of Greece: soprano Alexia Voulgaridou, baritone Aris Argyris, and conductor Miltos Logiadis. The guests talked on the show “Voices and Music” about their exciting journey in music...

Sissy Papathanasiou, Director of the Letters Department at the Ministry of Culture, was featured on the show "Faraway Words" and spoke about Greece's participation in the International Book Fair Liber, held in Barcelona. She discussed the interest of book lovers in contemporary Greek literature and...

The story of the tango legend, Carlos Gardel, and how he influenced Manos Hadjidakis. A mythical figure whose voice and stage presence impacted Latin America and beyond... How he died and the theories that spoke of murder. How he is "connected" to the death of Manos Hadjidakis' father. How Che Guevara...

Author Konstantinos Poulis was featured on the show “Our Town” on Monday, September 30, 2024.The talented writer, who has studied Sociology and Ancient Drama, shared that he aims to approach his work with the perspective of an essayist rather than a scholar. He discussed his book “The Sip and the Gla...

Ο ποιητής/συγγραφέας/γιατρός Κωνσταντίνος Μούσσας ήταν καλεσμένος του Γιάννη Παπουτσάκη στα ''Ηλιοτρόπια'' της 30ής Σεπτεμβρίου, σε μια συζήτηση γύρω από το νέο βιβλίο που ετοιμάζει για τους συγγραφείς Ρένο Αποστολίδη και Ζήσιμο Λορεντζάτο! Η εκπομπή διανθίστηκε από αγαπημένες μελωδίες της τζαζ! ...

Two hours filled with the voice of MARINELLA! In the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" with Giannis Papoutsakis on September 29, 2024. Her life, her early years in music, her pivotal encounter with Kazantzidis, her major hits, and her rare collaborations! A tribute of LOVE to our great interpreter,...

On Sunday, September 29, from 12:00 to 14:00 Athens time, the show “Our Town” hosted Sofia Papazoglou and Christos Tsiamoulis.The prominent singer, known for her significant contributions to music, and the exceptional musician, performer, and teacher discussed their long-standing friendship, deep mutu...