“Our Town” tribute to World Greek Language Day with guest Professor Ioannis Korintios | 08 Feb. 2025
“Our Town” celebrates World Greek Language Day with a special tribute to the significance of our language, now honored in cities around the world.
This day, dedicated to the Greek language and Hellenophony, is linked to the passing of Dionysios Solomos on February 9, 1857, Greece’s national...
The iconic engraver, influencer, and brand curator, Eirini Soile, joins “Ariadni’s Thread to talk about “24goat,” her conceptual store in Koukaki.
From Athens on foot to fashion, arts, sustainability, social media, and retail, she breaks down what it takes to stand out in the fashi...
The show “Imprint” with Fuli Zavitsanou meets Konstantinos Kontonikolas, the artistic director of the 7th Cypriot and Greek Film Festival of Barcelona (Festival de Cine Chipriota y Griego).
He talks to us about this year’s edition of the festival, which has earned a special place in the hearts of...
From light music to pop and jazz, and from there to the laiko repertoire… From the coastal clubs and her '60s hits to America, where she recorded two albums in English. She also performed French-language songs with her unparalleled voice… The entire life journey of Jenny Vanou, from Vyronas to the top...
The distinguished actress Haris Simeonidou was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" on February 4, where she discussed the performance "Jean Genet and His Maids," currently playing at the Technochoros Fabrica.
The visual artist Alexis Kyritsopoulos, recently awarded by the Academy of Athens for his lifetime work, joins Themis Rodamitis in an engaging discussion about the “sources” of his inspiration and the significant encounters in his life. He recalls his early years, vividly bringing to life his old n...
A theatrical monologue by Ilias Panagiotakopoulos. Guests: director Anita Kapousizi and actor-performer Giorgos Stavrianos.
What is the Kiosk Revolution, and who does it concern?
On February 2nd, the show Journeys Basking in Greek Light with Giannis Papoutsakis took us on a journey through the "Neighborhoods of the Old Greek Cinema". From "Methystakas", "The Beauty of Athens", and "Stella", to "Red Lanterns", "Lola", and the musicals of Dalianidis, the episode explored films,...
The composer, songwriter, and author Dimitris Kassaris takes us through his artistic journey, from his collaborations with choirs and participation in performances, musicals, and children’s productions, to his experiences working with renowned lyrical singers and conductors. He shares insights into t...
The show Ariadni’s Thread unravels the story of music videoclips. Starting with the video clip for Katy Perry’s Birthday, we travel back in time to explore how music videos have evolved over the years.
Produced and presented by Ariadni-Sofia KouriSound Engineering: Stefania Tsakiri
The life and work of the great painter and key figure of the Munich School, Nikolaos Gyzis. From the poverty of Tinos to Athens in pursuit of his talent, and then to Munich, where he spent most of his life, creating extraordinary works...
The Gkyzi district in Athens is dedicated to him. But why...
The multi-award-winning and multi-talented author, translator, and director Achilleas Kyriakidis engages in an in-depth and open discussion with Themis Rodamitis, reflecting on his diverse body of work and his journey as a writer. He speaks about his intellectual connections with great creators such...
The renowned musicians,performers, and educators Eirini Derempei and Karolos Kouklakis join Themis Rodamitis for an in-depth conversation about their remarkable musical journey. They discuss their beginnings with Paleina Seferia, their mentors (Aidonidis, Samiou), their connections with key figures...
Athens is a city of reinvention. From the age of Pericles to the Byzantine Empire, its iconic temples and marketplaces have undergone transformations that reflect the ever-changing cultural and spiritual identity of its people. This episode of“Infinitely Curious”, the English language program or ERT and Voice of Greece with Katerina Batzaki, explores how some of Athens’ most famous ancient structures—originally built to honor Greek gods—were repurposed by the Byzantines into Christian spaces. Listen to the interview with Fotini Kondyli, Associate Professor of Byzantine Art and Archaeology at the University of Virginia and learn how these conversions aren’t just historical curiosities; ... Read more
Historical Walks took us on a journey into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), guided by journalist and author Giorgos Chatzivasileiou, inspired by his award-winning book, The Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence: A Journey into the Future (Dioptra Publications).
Giorgos Chatzivasileiou,...
"Our Town" presents "The Last Trace: Historical Landmarks of of Greeks and Philhellenes" (¨"Το τελευταίο ίχνος, τοπόσημα ιστορίας Ελλήνων και Φιλελλήνων¨), a photo book with the same by photographer Maria Stefosi.In the studio, Stefosi discusses the monuments and landmarks of 57 figures from Pre-Re...
A voice most of us recognize… but we’re not quite sure from where. And yet, the moment we see that cartoon, we instantly realize it’s the voice of our favorite character!
Stella Fait and Voula Kosta, dubbing artists who have lent their wonderful voices to dozens of movies, series, and animated shows, ...
Musician and playwright Katerina Elositou was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" on January 23, where she discussed her theatrical work "O rezes magkose to dachtylo" (The street urchin got his finger stuck)!
PAGE 7FROM 79