CULTURE

The episode is dedicated to Mimis Plessas, marking 101 years since his birth and one year since his passing. The broadcast features some of his most beloved songs, performed by Giannis Poulopoulos, Rena Vlahopoulou, Marinella, Tolis Voskopoulos, Giannis Voyatzis, Rena Koumioti, Nana Mouskouri, Giovanna,...

Lakis Papadopoulos looks back on his long and colourful journey through Greek music. He recalls unforgettable moments, encounters, and collaborations with major composers and singers, and reflects on those who are no longer with him. 

The beloved actress and author Xenia Kalogeropoulou talks about the remarkable encounters that have marked her long and distinctive journey through theatre, cinema, art, and life itself. The discussion touches on themes such as trust, friendship, solitude, companionship, pleasure, and of course, on “the fair...

Rebetiko rhythms blending with tsampouna, gypsy rock and bohemian chic, explosive riffs and distorted power chords, artful melodies that become bridges to new musical adventures…Authentic, charismatic, and remarkably engaging, Vasiliki Michalopoulou joins “Ariadni’s Thread”, for a conversation filled with...

On Thursday, 09 October, the program “Imprint” with Fuli Zavitsanou was dedicated to the exhibition “JUVENILIA: From Early Style to Mature Work”, recently inaugurated at the Benaki Museum and running until 11 January 2026. The exhibition explores the formative years and creative evolution of eleven majo...

Eighty-five years have passed since the birth of the legendary John Lennon, one of the greatest musicians in history. His influence remains immense - not only through his groundbreaking discography, concert tours, and public appearances around the world, but above all through his anti-war activism...

“October in Poetry” was the theme of the radio program “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” by Giannis Papoutsakis on October 8.It featured poems by Sachtouris, Varvitsiotis, Dimoula, Bania, Aragon, Dylan Thomas, songs by Marinella, Poulopoulos, Kalogiannis, Androulaki, Thalassinos, and music by Spanoud...

Kostas Paschalidis, Curator of Antiquities and President of the Association of Greek Archaeologists, on "Human Landscapes" with Victoria Kavouriari

The episode of “Journeys Basking in Greek Light" was dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Giorgos Zampetas’ birth. Guest Stavros Avramoglou spoke about the great composer’s legacy and presented previously unreleased songs by Zampetas, shedding light on lesser-known aspects of his remarkable career.

“Time in Greece” and Nikolas Angelidis present a special tribute to the “Queen of Fado,” Amália Rodrigues.

(A political, biographical, and artistic collage — with archival recordings, sharp one-liners, and plenty of songs by Harry Klynn.)

From hip-hop culture to the concert halls of the Athens Concert Hall and the Onassis Stegi, Giorgos Gargalas is opening new pathways in the very concept of sound. The beatboxer joins the program “Ariadni’s Thread” to explain how, through experiments with voices, breathing, acoustic and electronic instruments, he merges art with science, searches for freedom, and creates unique soundscapes.

Imprint" with Fuli Zavitsanou welcomed Vassilis Lambropoulos, C. P. Cavafy Professor Emeritus of Classical Studies and Comparative Literature at the University of Michigan.

The book “Πάνος Γεραµάνης και «Λαϊκοί Βάρδοι»: Στιγµές από τη ζωή τους” (Panos Geramanis and Folk Bards: Moments from Their Lives) was the starting point for a heartfelt discussion on Voice of Greece, in the program “Take Your Time”, with guests journalist Marianna Tziantzi and Nafsika Geramani, wife of the unforgettable Panos Geramanis.

Rebetiko singer Katerina Tsiridou, a true representative of the genre and of the old laïko song, together with Dr. Giannis Tsiantis, cardiologist and rebetiko researcher, were guests on “Time in Greece", where they spoke about the goals and challenges of the 2nd Rebetiko Festival, which opens its do...

This episode of “Remarkable Personalities” features Professor Konstantinos Grivas, expert in Geopolitics at the Hellenic Army Academy, and Zacharoula Papadaki, author of the book «Νικηταράς. Ήρως και Ύβρις. Στο Πάνθεον των Ηρώων» (“Nikitaras. Hero and Hubris. In the Pantheon of Heroes”).

Distinguished interpreter Takis Konstantakopoulos and poet/lyricist and physician Thanasis Zampas were guests of Giannis Papoutsakis on the program “Journeys Basking in Greek Light” on 28 September. Their conversation centered on the romantic era of Greek song, the Neo Kyma movement, and poetry. Produced and...

“What a strange thing. I know I could die for you, and I know you are not the most important part of my life. What do you think? Might you be? One day, we’ll understand it - together.” So wrote Giorgos Seferis to his beloved Maro. Enjoy the program. Produced and presented by Nikol Liako...