Manos Loizos - Fontas Ladis - George Dalaras
Written by Fontas Ladis, composed by Manos Loizos and performed by George Dalaras, the album “Our songs” remains a symbol of labour struggles and is still sang in strikes and demonstrations.
May Day
This week is dedicated to the struggles of the working class and the multiple ways through which these struggles have been depicted in Greek song. Numerous creations have emphasized the essence of May Day as a celebration not only of spring and nature, but also of working-class i...
In the Pierian mountains, during the Civil War, two young guerilla fighters get married and have a baby. When their unit is chased by a detachment of the opposing army, the baby’s crying risks betraying their position
Interviewee: Pavlos Aetopoulos
Field Reporter: Kalliopi T...
A radio show on Greek music presented in English, recounting the tales of songwriters, lyricists, performers, and all those who defined and shaped the Greek music scene.
A radio show on Greek music presented in English, recounting the tales of songwriters, lyricists, performers, and all those who defined and shaped the Greek music scene.
Alexia: Between pop, jazz, and Mikis TheodorakisGreek-Cypriot artist Alexia is a versatile performer who became very popular thanks to her pop hits in the 1980s, but with a parallel solid background in jazz and vocal improvisation. Our emphasis, today, will be on her collaboration with composer Mikis...
A radio show on Greek music presented in English, recounting the tales of songwriters, lyricists, performers, and all those who defined and shaped the Greek music scene.
On this episode we explored the songs of an important Creek-Cypriot composer who created countless folk hits, collaborating with Greece's greatest singers. Marios Tokas, who sadly passed away in April 2008 at the age of just 53, left a lasting footprint on modern Greek song.
In January of 1946, four-year-old Dimitra Petroula is playing in the yard of her home in Mani when suddenly armed men appear, asking where her mother is. They are right wing paramilitary troops, seeking revenge for her father's alliance with the Greek Left. Young Dimitra survives the extreme violence...
From beautiful Adriana to mysterious Penelope and from magical Helen to brave Lilith, the Greek song has reserved a special place for female names. On this episode, we concluded the week's tribute to women and to the struggle for gender equality and emancipation.
A radio show on Greek music presented in English, recounting the tales of songwriters, lyricists, performers, and all those who defined and shaped the Greek music scene.
A radio show on Greek music presented in English, recounting the tales of songwriters, lyricists, performers, and all those who defined and shaped the Greek music scene.
A radio show on Greek music presented in English, recounting the tales of songwriters, lyricists, performers, and all those who defined and shaped the Greek music scene.
A radio show on Greek music presented in English, recounting the tales of songwriters, lyricists, performers, and all those who defined and shaped the Greek music scene.
Amidst the aftermath of the Greek Civil War and the changing dynamics of the global Cold War, over 3,000 Greek children were brought to the United States and adopted through fast-track procedures, ranging from legal to highly irregular. Was it a humanitarian rescue or a quid pro quo? Or perhaps both?...
Songs of farewellGreek Easter, Holy Friday, the Epitaph - the heart and the mind naturally turn to the immense youthfulness and talent so tragically lost in the February 28 train accident that revealed the full scale of the Greek plight.Τραγούδια αποχαιρετισμούΠάσχα, Μεγάλη Παρασκευή, Επιτάφιος – και ο νους...
The instrumentals of Dimitris LagiosDrawing on his Ionian island origins and his unique command of melody, composer Dimitris Lagios delivered instrumental pieces of emotional tension and a dark, almost religious dimension.Τα ορχηστρικά του Δημήτρη ΛάγιουΑντλώντας από την επτανησιακή μουσική παράδοση...
Alexandros Papadiamantis: The Dark TurtledoveAlexandros Papadiamantis is an important literary figure, closely associated with Easter thanks due to the themes of his short stories. Today, we will be exploring how he inspired contemporary songwriting, through a collection of songs incorporating his literary...
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