CULTURE

with Nikoletta Liakostavrou The beloved “Vinyl-Holics”, Dimitris Gletzakos and Giorgos Arvanitakis, are back in the Voice of Greece studio to take us on a journey to Woodstock, August 1969—the greatest music festival in history, to this day! Joining us is the “young” Spyros Arvanitakis, musician....

Voice of Greece and the program “Historical Walks” with Marilena Katsimi, invite listeners on a radio journey into the world of the panigyri—that timeless celebration of faith, community, and tradition.  With us on this journey is ethnologist, folklorist, and traditional dance...

“Our Town” with Themis Rodamitis welcomes acclaimed author Andreas Mitsou. Inspired by his latest novella, “Two Strange Creatures”, Mitsou takes us on a literary journey to a deserted beach on the island of Nisyros, near its majestic volcano — the setting for a surreal and mysterious story. In co...

Can an old ’80s Datsun pickup be transformed into a striking work of art? “In contemporary art, everything is open,” says Dionysios. The talented multidisciplinary Greek artist Dionysios (Kehayioglou) steps away for a moment from the vibrant pace of Paris and his studio in Ancient Olympia to...

On Tuesday, 05 August 2025, from 22:00 to 23:00 Athens time, Voice of Greece’s show “Human Landscapes” welcomed Katerina Adam, Professor of Byzantine Music. Just days before the Dormition of the Virgin—often called the “Easter of Summer”—Victoria Kavouriari spoke with her guest about the enduring sign...

“Our Town” welcomes psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and author Savvas Savvopoulos for a thoughtful conversation with Themis Rodamitis.Together, they explore how our emotional and physical lives are deeply connected — how the body and what we call the soul develop in relation to one another. Drawi...

"Our Town" welcomes Babis Tsertos and Nadia Karagianni. The two acclaimed artists share stories from their rich musical journeys — the milestones in their careers, their collaborations, and the composers who have shaped their paths.  As siblings and long-time performers, they talk about the state of...

with Nikol Liakostavrou ARTHUR STAAL: TRAVEL NOTES ON THE GREEK LANDSCAPE(written by Foivos Panigirakis) Arthur Staal, a young Dutch architect, published the book "Hellas: Een reis door Griekenland" (Hellas: A Journey through Greece) in 1944, during the Nazi occupation. He had travelled throughout...

“Our Town” welcomes Spyros Soukis, the gifted and seasoned blues and rock guitarist. A passionate performer with an unmistakable sound, Soukis speaks about the music that shaped him, the concerts he plays across Europe and in Manhattan’s renowned clubs—where, as critics often note, he brings “the Greek ...

Pericles Kanaris talks about his creative projects, his collaborations with notable musicians, and his specialization in the philosophy of music and its communicative nature. He also speaks about the awards he has received from major institutions, the venues he has performed at both in Greece and...

The lesser-known life of Markos Vamvakaris during his stay in Paros from 1956 to 1958. A historical journey that reveals the challenges faced by the Patriarch of rebetiko both in his musical career and in his personal life. How did the influx of foreign influences affect rebetiko, and how was Greek...

This episode of “Our Town” is dedicated to the great virtuoso and master of the clarinet, Petroloukas Chalkias, on the anniversary of his birth.  Joining the studio live are his grandchildren, Nikos and Petros Chalkias, who will share stories and perform music. Also featured are polyphonic song ...

“Our Town” welcomes Giannis Alexiou — author, journalist, vinyl collector, and one of the foremost experts on the Greek and international rock scene. In the studio, the guest talks about his rare music collections and shares stories from his encounters and interviews with influential figures in ...

Salvatore Conticello and La Strada Band — featuring Katerina Konstantinou, Edoardo Sovrani, Artemis Konstantinou, and Giorgos Goudousakis — leave the city streets behind for a while and perform live on “Ariadne’s Thread.” A musical journey from the sunlit courtyards of Sicily, the vibrant neighb...

CYCLADIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY Not just that... Taking as a starting point this lived experience of self-sufficiency and the richness that a place like Greece offers, teaches, and nourishes. Through the lens of little Paros, let’s reflect on how we used to live — and how we could still live and...

Christos Pagonis and Stavroula Karali welcome Dimitris Yfantis to the program “Remarkable Personalities.” The singer-songwriter from Epirus talks about Greek traditional music as an integral part of our cultural heritage and takes us on a journey through the mountains of Epirus with his music. ...

The program welcomed the President of the International Society of Friends of Nikos Kazantzakis (ISFNK), Chevalier of the Order of Academic Palms of France, Katerina Zografistou, and the Honorary President, Ambassador of Hellenism, Knight of the National Order of Merit of the French Republic, Giorgos...

The guest on the show was Eleni Tsetsekou, a permanent resident of Strasbourg and founder of the Fichti Art Festival, which takes place in Fichti, Argolida. Eleni Tsetsekou is deeply engaged in promoting the sustainable development of her hometown, fostering civic participation, and preserving both...