In these turbulent times, when the decisions of a few powerful — and often dangerous — leaders can shake the lives of the most vulnerable, this week’s episode of “Infinitely Curious” with Katerina Batzaki is devoted to children: to their resilience, their bravery, and their quiet determination to build ...
From Anna Vissi to Litsa Diamanti, from Christianna to Marinella, and from Periklis Perrakis to Giannis Floriniotis, disco colours are found in songs by an impressive array of pop and folk vocalists. This fact shows just how influential disco culture became in Greece in the late 1970s and early 1980s,...
As disco was declining in popularity in the US during the early 1980s, it remained popular in several European countries; Greece was one of them. This was a reaction to the stigmatization of dance music – strongly rhythmical pop intended purely for dancing in nightclubs. Costas Tournas, Lucas Thanos, L...
The Athens night life of the 1980s was marked by discotheques, such as legendary Barbarella. These were not merely entertainment venues – they were pillars of an entire culture, the culture of disco that influenced Greek music and films, how people danced, flirted and got dressed. Here comes the soundtrack o...
Disco is one of the leading forms of dance music; even though its popularity peaked in the late 1970s and early 1980s, it gave birth to a range of new genres that are still prominent today. Its unique incorporation of beat and melody is still celebrated by fans of retro and its cross-border impact means...
Today, and throughout the week that begins today, we will be listening to a genre that marked the late 1970s and the 80s globally and, of course, in Greece: Disco! Our emphasis, today, is on Italo Disco, a style that originated in Italy in the late 1970s and …invaded our domestic scene as well, with a...
On this episode of "Infinitely Curious", Katerina Batzaki dives into one of the most universal tensions of our time: the distance between young and old.
Throughout the week that ends today, we familiarized ourselves with the rich and multifaceted catalogue of Sirius label, which was established by composer Manos Hadjidakis. Today, we shall be enjoying samples from albums associated with tradition, by artists such as Loudovikos ton Anogion, Giota Vei,...
Michalis Grigoriou, Lena Platonos, Dimitris Maragopoulos, Maria Voumvaki, Manolis Aggelakis and others – welcome to the crème-de-la-crème of electronic experimentation. Dark poetry, unexpected musical twists, out-of-the-box creativity. This is a panorama of Sirius’ experimental and avant-garde momen...
Our exploration of the catalogue of Sirius label encounters several albums of a more folk predisposition. From Dimitra Papiou to Constantinos Hatzimihalis and from Pantelis Theoharidis to Manolis Lidakis and Andreas Karakotas, here are some of the most expressive “laiko” voices in albums curated by ...
This week, we are exploring the rich output of a pioneering label that has left a notable footprint on Greek song, and especially on its art (entechno) segment. Sirius was founded by legendary composer Manos Hadjidakis in 1985. Today we will be listening to a panorama of creations by him, as well as...
Today is Clean Monday and this is our last chance to listen to traditional carnival season songs and beyond, by Domna Samiou, Vangelis Kotsou and others. Dance, nature, and the arrival of spring. Our destination: Celebrating Clean Monday.
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Presenter Katerina Batzaki, curates a one hour radio journey exploring how individuals reclaim clarity, purpose, and emotional wellbeing by redefining what “enough” means today.
The episode features three distinct narratives :
“The Simple Life: How to Find Your Enough” — on th...
ERT’s Voice of Greece presents a new episode of “Infinitely Curious”, dedicated to the meaning and value of leading a simple life — not as nostalgia, but as a conscious choice in an age defined by excess.
Presenter Katerina Batzaki, curates a one hour radio journey exploring how individuals reclaim...
Today, we are listening to Greek songs with Dutch lyrics performed by Tim Meeuws together with Michiel Koperdraat, the head of Ano Kato band. A message from Tim Meeuws? “Greek music gave me more emotions than the rest of my life in the theater and elsewhere. Thanks to this music, I lived beautiful s...
Ano Kato plays most of the best known and influential music styles from Greece: old as well as modern laïká, rebètika, nisiótika and epirótika – all very danceable music, and all in all a repertory of over seven hours! In this, the group is rather unique because most groups restrict themselves to jus...
In May 1987, Ano Kato was founded under the name I tris Ano Kato. The kompanía’s first members were Andonis Moraïtis, Jurrie Eilers and Michiel Koperdraat. Ever since Andonis left, there has not been a native Greek musician in the band anymore. The first recordings I Tris Ano Kato made are available on ...
This week, here aboard GME, we are exploring the vibrant presence of Greek music in beautiful Holland, thanks to the activities and recordings of some unbelievably talented Dutch artists. Our destination: Tim Meeuws and the album Als een vreemde – Like a stranger. The album stands out for the inclusion o...
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