Manolis Skarlatos goes from working as an apprentice in a humble carpentry workshop of Büyükada (Prigkipos) to being a renowned pastry chef in the luxury hotels of Beyoğlu (Pera). His delectable creations are celebrated and sought-after by Greeks and Turks alike, and fondly remembered to this day.
Interviewee: Ma...
Greek Epiphany Carols
More Greek Carols – this time on the occasion of the Epiphany or Theophany feast day commemorating the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River.
Κάλαντα Θεοφανείων
Κι άλλα κάλαντα – αυτή τη φορά για τα Θεοφάνεια. «Σήμερα τα Φώτα κι ο φωτισμός / και χαρά μεγάλη και αγιασμός» από την Κύ...
A silent farewell to Notis Mavroudis
A spontneous compilation of songs by Notis Mavroudis upon hearing the sad news of his loss. No thoughts, no analysis, just his melodies and a repetition of the announcement that nobody expected: “Composer Notis Mavroudis dies at 77”.
Αποχαιρετώντας σιωπηρά τον Νότη ...
Vassilis Saleas plays Vangelis
A leading Greek clarino player meets a world-class composer; as expected, the outcome is outstanding, merging innovation and tradition. The title of their joint endeavour? Orama – Vision.
Ο Βασίλης Σαλέας σε συνθέσεις του Βαγγέλη Παπαθανασίου
Ένας γνήσιος δημοτικός...
The santouri of Aristidis Moschos
The internationally renowned santouri player counted endless tours and concerts all over the world, more than a dozen albums that enjoyed great success, and countless collaborations with leading composers and performers.
Το σαντούρι του Αριστείδη Μόσχου
Ο διεθνούς φή...
The politiki lyra of Socratis Sinopoulos
He is one of the most important soloists of the politiki lyra internationally, who has contributed greatly to the dissemination and development of the instrument, while at the same time renewing its repertoire.
Η πολίτικη λύρα του Σωκράτη Σινόπουλου
Ένας από τ...
For decades, Vangelis Kinigalakis lived in the isolated lighthouse of Cape Maleas in Laconia, guarding one of the most dangerous ship passages.
Interviewee: Vangelis Kinigalakis
Field Reporter: Viktoria Delakovia
Producer: Maya Filippopoulou
Sound Designer: Dimitris Palaiogiannis
Sound...
New Year’s Carols
We welcome 2023 with a collection of New Year’s carols from all over Greece. Happy new year!
Πρωτοχρονιάτικα Κάλαντα
Υποδεχόμαστε τη νέα χρονιά με τα κάλαντα της πρωτοχρονιάς από όλη την Ελλάδα, από τη Σαντορίνη ως την Κεφαλονιά και την Κρήτη.
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Blues Wire: The pioneers
Meet Greece’s number 1 blues band – the pioneers, the …experts, Blues Wire! Since the mid-1980s, they have been (re-) defining the sound and spirit of blues in the country.
Blues Wire: Οι πρωτοπόροι
Η κορυφαία ελληνική μπλουζ μπάντα, οι πρωτοπόροι, οι …ειδικοί! Από τα μέσα της δε...
Blues meets rebetiko
Stelios Vamvakaris sought to promote the co-existence of blues and rebetiko and his recordings with renowned bluesman Louisiana Red is a testament to this vision.
Το blues συναντά το ρεμπέτικο
Το όραμα του Στέλιου Βαμβακάρη ήταν η προαγωγή της συνύπαρξης μπλουζ και ρεμπέτικου, ...
Loukianos Kilaidonis’ New Orleans
Composer Loukianos Kilaidonis meets legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band in a collaboration that confirmed the deep rooted connection between blues and Greek song.
Η Νέα Ορλεάνη του Λουκιανού Κηλαηδόνη
Θυμόμαστε τη συνεργασία του Λουκιανού με τη θρυλική Preservation Hall Jazz Ban...
In a small village in Kastoria, in the 1960's, twin girls are born. One is given up for adoption, and is raised with no knowledge that she ever had a twin. When her sister seeks her out, both their lives are changed.
Interviewee: Rania Fotopoulou
Field Reporter: Nikoletta Baka
Producer:...
Christmas Carols
A journey in the art of Greek Christmas carols, from Thrace to Syros and from Epirus to Ikaria.
Κάλαντα Χριστουγέννων
Ετοιμαζόμαστε για τα Χριστούγεννα ακούγοντας τα κάλαντα από όλες τις γωνιές της Ελλάδας.
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Notis Mavroudis’ Luna Park
Composer Notis Mavroudis is a creator who took full advantage of the expressiveness offered by a big children’s choir – in this case, the renowned choir of Dimitris Typaldos.
Το Λούνα Παρκ του Νότη Μαυρουδή
Τραγούδια για μεγάλους τραγουδισμένα από …μικρούς, με την υπογραφή ενός δη...
Children’s songs by Manos Loizos & Thanos Mikroutsikos
Manos Loizos and Thanos Mikroutsikos were two of Greece’s best known composers, who created dozens of magnificent songs each. Their children’s songs are of no lesser importance.
Τα παιδικά του Λοΐζου και του Μικρούτσικου
«Κάτω απ’ ένα κουνουπίδι» και «Λέγε ο ένας, λέγε ο ά...
Flying to the cities of Tatiana Zografou
A distinguished music educator and a talented composer, Tatiana Zografou is a key figure in the Greek children’s song scene. Her album “You go to the city flying” was her triumphant debut.
Πετώντας πας στην πόλη …της Τατιάνας Ζωγράφου
Διακεκριμένη μουσικο-παιδαγ...
Two important collections of children’s songs
“Talk to me about apples” by Stavros Papastavrou and “Odyssevah” by Dionysis Savvopoulos – two important works that introduce us to the rich history of children’s songs in Greece.
Μίλα μου για μήλα & Οδυσσεβάχ
Δύο σημαντικά έργα του Σταύρου Παπασταύρου ...
On a rainy night, two sisters set off for a beach in Monemvasia. While crossing a bridge, the tires slip and they find themselves falling through the air.
Narrator: Afrodite SovolouResearcher: Nikolas DrosopoulosPodcast creation: Maya FilippopoulouSound Design: Dimitris PalaiogiannisAudio Editing:...
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