CULTURE

The talented actresses Leda Koutsodaskalou and Iro Bezou talk about the plays they will appear in this winter and the powerful texts that underpin them, about their collaborators and defining moments in theatre, and about contemporary Greek stage productions.

This episode of “Heliotrope”, presented by Giannis Papoutsakis on 27 October, was dedicated to Nikos Gatsos — the poet who brought poetry into song, enriching Greek music with his verse. Katerina Xydaki read some of her favorite lines by the poet who made our songs more beautiful.

Dedicated to the historic liberation of Thessaloniki from Ottoman rule on 26 October 1912, this episode of “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” with Giannis Papoutsakis aired on 26 October.

The beloved singer-songwriter speaks about the stories behind his much-loved songs — where and how they were written — and about his most meaningful collaborations.He pays tribute to Dionysis Savvopoulos, whose boldness, theatricality, and grace he deeply admires, and who first introduced him to audi...

This episode of "Infinitely Curious" tunes into the voice — and the vision — of one of Greece’s greatest musical storytellers: Dionysis Savvopoulos.  For over sixty years, he has sung of rebellion, tenderness, and the Greek soul in motion — mixing rock with rebetiko, humor with heartbreak, and poet...

Marking three important anniversaries — the Liberation of Athens, the 28th of October, and the 100th anniversary of the birth of Manos Hadjidakis — Voice of Greece’s program “Historical Walks”, hosted by Marilena Katsimi, embarks on a special radio journey where Music remembers History. ...

Giorgos Kentros joins Themis Rodamitis live in the studio for a heartfelt discussion about the landmark performances of his career and the people who shaped his artistic journey (Trivizas, Volanakis, Volkovits, Spatharis, among others). The guest reflects on his relationship with Athens — his town...

“Ariadne’s Thread” hosts Alexandros Tzovani on the occasion of the tribute concert marking the 100th anniversary of Mikis Theodorakis’ birth, which will take place the same day at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Vienna, under the auspices of the Greek Embassy in Vienna and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Austria.

The beloved author and the distinctive voice of Ónar and Do Diesi, Penny Ramantani, was the guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the program “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” on 22 October. In a warm and reflective conversation, she spoke about her songs and her writing, as well as about the mark left...

This episode of “Human Landscapes” is dedicated to all those who defined the essence of Greek Radio. With guest radio producer Sideris Printezis, we revisit eras and voices, music and broadcasts that shaped his own “radio landscapes” 

The talented young actress and musician Manolia Nannou, known for her roles in many television series, was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” on October 21. The program featured songs by Vitali, N. Papazoglou, Poulopoulos, Farantouri, Karali, and others.

The acclaimed singer Eirini Charidou talks about her early years in Greek music, her experiences performing on music stages and festivals, as well as her participation in television productions (Psithyroi Kardias), her discography, and her onstage collaborations with some of the most important Greek...

The popular performer of Greek folk music, Lakis Chalkias, was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the show “Journeys Basking In Greek Light” on October 19, in a discussion about his long and remarkable journey in Greek music — and about Yannis Ritsos, Mikis Theodorakis, Yannis Markopoulos, Stelios Kazan...

The program “Our Town” on Voice of Greece hosts Apostolos Rizos, as part of the series “Greek Songwriters.” The talented performer and musician, known for his “low-key” yet meaningful artistic path, has collaborated and studied with major figures of Greek music and distinguished teachers. As a restle...

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"Our Town" with Themis Rodamiotis welcomes Nikos Diamantis – director, actor, and Artistic Director of the Municipal Theatre of Piraeus-  for a “radio stroll” through the neighborhoods of Piraeus.  The guest shares the places of “his town” that still hold a forgotten kind of magic – cit...

There are artists who look at the city – and others who study it. From the walls of Thessaloniki and installations in abandoned factories to museum halls and contemporary galleries, we meet an artist who moves effortlessly between beauty and decay, the ephemeral and the eternal, humour, irony, and ac...

Yannis Remediakis, president of the Hellenic Cultural Center of the South-West in the United States, spoke about the 53 online lectures that the Center is planning in collaboration with universities and other institutions in various countries. The theme of the series is Greek wisdom and how it connects...