In this episode, we turn our attention to the seemingly modest yet deeply valuable phrygana — the low, woody shrubs that define much of Greece’s dry landscape.
“Shrubs to the Flame”, a text by Antonios Kapetanios, explores these unassuming plants that offer so much: they heal, they anchor the ear...
On Thursday, 03 July 2025, "Imprint" with Fuli Zavitsanou hosted Leonidas Oikonomakis, assistant professor of Sociology of the Global South at the University of Crete and member of the hip-hop collective Social Waste, who recently released a new album titled “Rebelde.”
Oikonomakis spoke about Jam...
It’s a breathtaking story—a tale of love and passion for Greece. Renowned tango maestro Juan Manuel Hernandez Martin, with a rich discography and a career spanning decades, now performs from faraway Buenos Aires, weaving melodies on the strings of a bouzouki.
At 88 years old, this master of tango bri...
Poet and songwriter Maria Voulgari was the guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" on 2 July, where she presented her new poetry collection titled "225". Also featured on the show was vocalist Eleni Gourzi, who joined the conversation.
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...
Giannis Papoutsakis presented a special tribute to the month of July on the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" on 1 July.
The episode featured poetry by Ritsos, Elytis, Cavafy, and Diktaeou, along with songs by Bitikotsis, Farantouri, Papakonstantinou, Thalassinos, Violari, Giannakopoulou, Konstantakopoulos,...
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...
The distinguished actress Maria Chelidoni was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on 30 June on the show "Heliotrope", where she read some of her favorite poems by Elytis, Cavafy, Anagnostakis, and Kavvadias.
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...
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