Acclaimed actress and photographer Joanna Vraka joined Giannis Papoutsakis on the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" on May 20th for a heartfelt conversation about the mission and meaning of Art in our lives.The episode was accompanied by songs from the Katsimichas brothers, Arleta, Eleni Dimou,...
Greek-American filmmaker Julia Speropoulos was the featured guest on the show, speaking about her latest animated short film titled “Agapi” (Love).
The film centers on the genocide of the Pontic Greeks, with a particular focus on the devastating "white death marches." As Speropoulos explained, it ...
Welcome to "Listen & See, Look & Hear"—with Nikolas Angelidis and Grigoris Nanis, as they guide us through the world's most fascinating and bizarre stories.
In this episode:
Meet the burglar who claims he turned to theft out of heartbreak. Who is he, and where did he commit his unusual c...
“Our Town” features Nikos Spanos as part of the tribute “Greek Artists in Vienna.” The distinguished performer — a countertenor — talks about his significant performances in the classical repertoire, as well as his collaborations with many internationally renowned composers throughout his notable c...
The episode of the show "Heliotrope" with Giannis Papoutsakis is dedicated to the 106th anniversary of the Genocide of the Pontic Greeks. The program featurs poignant poetry honoring the memory of the victims, set to music by Mahler, Barber, Delerue.
Today, we journey—if only in spirit—to the heart of Istanbul.There, we meet Andreas Sarantidis, a musician whose bouzouki has become an essential part of the city’s musical soul.
In our conversation, we explore the timeless beauty of Istanbul, the resilient Greek community that continues to nurtu...
A two-hour tribute episode to humanity, love, and kindness featuring texts and poems by Einstein, Ritsos, Seferis, Vrettakos, Livaditis, Kavvadias, and Marita Ritzi, along with songs performed by Marinella, Moscholiou, Galani, Voskopoulos, Maroudas, Parios, Arleta, Chatzis, Androulakis, Koumioti, Emfietzi,...
A remarkable figure in Greek music, often described as “the fairy of Greek song,” Flery Dandonaki left a lasting impression on the country’s artistic landscape.
The program follows her journey—from her early performances as an actress in the United States to her later evolution into a distinguished interpret...
What is a museum? A house of memory? A time machine? Or perhaps… a heartbeat between past and future?Join Katerina Batzaki, as we celebrate World Museum Day with a journey across continents — from Melbourne to Chicago — exploring how Greek museums abroad are not just preserving our heritage, but transfo...
A captivating journey through the exhibitions and spaces of the Herakleidon Museum, guided by Pantelis Mitsiou, Head of Marketing and Development. Together, we explore how ancient Greek technology, philosophy, and mathematical thought continue to inspire and resonate today—revealing a cultural heritage t...
In the second episode of “Historical Walks” dedicated to the story of Greek Americans, we continue our insightful discussion with historian Professor Alexander Kitroeff, focusing on the post–World War II years.
The war marked a major turning point in how Greek immigrants were viewed by American socie...
“Our Town” presents the first part of a special tribute: “Greek Artists in Vienna.” This series introduces listeners to remarkable Greek artists living and working in Austria’s capital—a city where Hellenism continues to thrive and shape the local cultural scene across diverse artistic fields.
In...
Just hours before the Grand Final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, two passionate Eurofans share their views—and much more! Ariadni-Sofia Kouri and Ilias Grigoropoulos dive into the spirit of Eurovision, discussing the contest’s unique charm, memorable moments, and this year’s standout performanc...
The acclaimed actor Kostas Arzoglou and actress Katerina Haska were guests on "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" with Giannis Papoutsakis on May 15, on the occasion of the theatrical production "Saint Nectarios: From Earth to Heaven." The program featured music by Hadjidakis, Theodorakis, Loukas Thanos,...
Thomas Asteriou is a man who truly lives for music. With passion, he writes lyrics and composes songs, plays the bouzouki, and cherishes his deep admiration for Markos Vamvakaris and the authentic rebetiko tradition as it first emerged.
Hailing from Larisa, he joins the show "Time in Greece" with...
The distinguished singer Angela Orfanou, known as the “Female Odysseus”—the title of her personal album—was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on May 14th. Together, they discussed her musical journeys and wanderings through the world of song.
The poet, anthologist, and literary critic Antonis Skiathas speaks about his hometown, Patras—its most fascinating historical landmarks, the diverse communities that shape its character, its beautiful and varied architecture, its gardens and estates, and the city’s lighthouse, from where ocean liners onc...
Poems, short stories and photographic snapshots of special moments — this was the material author and journalist Minas Vintiadis shared with Giannis Zouganelis (who spoke with us by phone during the show) to create twelve distinctive songs. The guest discussed these songs live in the studio.
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