Culture

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...

1st Animal Welfare Film FestivalNea Filadelfia Municipality, October 4, 5, 6, 2024 A three-day celebration of Love, Coexistence, Solidarity, Care, Joy, and Hope. To mark World Animal Day on October 4th, the Animal Welfare Society of Nea Filadelfia—comprising volunteers—under the auspices of the...

On Saturday, September 28, 2024, on the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons (October 1), “Historical Walks” hosted geriatrician Evridiki Kravvariti, who will talk to us comprehensively about aging. We discussed how to care for our elderly parents and how to prepare for our own...

On Saturday, September 28, the show “Our Town” hosted Stratis Panourios. The author, actor, and director talked about his fascinating studies in theater, as well as the many performances he has directed both in Greece and abroad in collaboration with national theaters and organizations. He also ...

What makes the greek 'panigiri' (local festivals) so special? Inspired by festivals of Ikaria, the quintessential summer “must” for free spirits and not just them, we seek to understand the “past” in relation to the “present” of tradition. On Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 10:00 a....

On Thursday, September 26, 2024, the show "Imprint" with Fuli Zavitsanou featured illustrator and animator Marios Ioannidis, the director of the Chaniartoon International Comic & Animation Festival. The 8th edition of the festival is currently taking place from September 20 to 29 in the beautiful...

The music producer and performer Nikos Graigos is hosted on the show "Time in Greece." He discusses the difficulties of our times, emphasizing the social aspect that intertwines with the cultural sector. Graigos shares his acquaintance with Stelios Vambakaris, reflecting on productions that sent powerful...

The program hosted the Director of the branch of the Hellenic Foundation for Culture in Italy, Ms. Aliki Kefalogianni, who spoke about the philatelic exhibition "Naval Navigation" that was inaugurated at the Postal and Telegraph Museum Mitteleuropa and, due to increased attendance, will remain open...