A daily journey through the musical tradition of Greece. Featuring old recordings from ERT’s archive, new album releases and fresh recordings from ERT’s Musical Ensembles.
The United Nations General Assembly has designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The premise of the day is to raise awareness around the world that women are subjected to rape, domestic violence and other forms of violence; furthermore, one of the...
A show filled with songs we love and melodies that bring back memories, featuring tributes to influential artists.
On this episode we travelled into the magical world of Stratos Kampisioulis, inspired by the art of Karagiozis and his unique shadow-theatre performances. We listened to excerpts from some of his beloved works and talked about the production dedicated to Thrace and to Chronis Aidonidis. Stratos spoke...
A daily journey through the musical tradition of Greece. Featuring old recordings from ERT’s archive, new album releases and fresh recordings from ERT’s Musical Ensembles.
Today, we are shedding light on the concept of improvisation, by highlighting some interesting instances of improv vibes with various musical instruments. From the great bouzouki masters to the clarinet of Vassilis Saleas and from the innovators of tradition such as Ross Daly to the jazz endeavours...
A musical journey through the alleyways of Greek music, with beloved melodies from the early 20th century until this day.
Produced and presented by Maria Reboutsika
Voice of Greece producers curate a vibrant mix of music from Greece and around the world. Songs that bring back memories of special moments, celebrated with good friends.
Today, we remember a highly significant lyricist who was born on this day, 23 November 1949. And, inevitably, we encounter some of the most beloved melodies of Greek song—melodies that came to carry the dense, layered meanings of his words: Thanos Mikroutsikos, Babis Stokas, Marios Tokas, Miltos Paschalidis, S...
The show pays tribute to Greek rebetiko music, featuring artists who made history in the genre as well as rare recordings and new releases.
Today, we turn to a major recent loss for Greek song—to a leading songwriter—and to a less illuminated facet of his discography. With Thanasis Papakonstantinou, as well as Vangelis Germanos, with Giorgos Zampetas, with Nikos Xydakis, and with Nikos Kypergos.
The meeting point for tonight’s journ...
The show pays tribute to Greek rebetiko music, featuring artists who made history in the genre as well as rare recordings and new releases.
A musical journey through melodies, lyrics, and memories that are stuck in our heads.
Past midnight marks the beginning of a new day. It is time to embark on a musical journey to the open seas. Music is selected by Giannis Psychogios, with the help of Voice of Greece listeners.
A show filled with songs we love and melodies that bring back memories, featuring tributes to influential artists.
A daily journey through the musical tradition of Greece. Featuring old recordings from ERT’s archive, new album releases and fresh recordings from ERT’s Musical Ensembles.
From Sotiria Bellou to Mario and from Tzeni Vanou to Giannis Kalantzis, countless folk vocalists have sang about komboloi, this tool of relaxation that has acquired multiple symbolisms in the context of Greek song. Komboloi is a symbol of friendship but also of abandonment when its holder plays with...
A musical journey through the alleyways of Greek music, with beloved melodies from the early 20th century until this day.
Produced and presented by Maria Reboutsika
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