Heavy grooves, psychedelic references, strong presence of guitar solos, “big” arrangements: this is what the soundtrack of dreams probably includes. Major space and psych rock bands such as Naxatras, Echo Tatoo, Baby Guru and Ciccada are to be found in today’s menu, which is in dialogue with imagination and t...
Our week-long tribute to Greek rock discography of the 21st century continues with a generous dose of hard rock vibes: Planet of Zeus, Nightstalker, 1000mods, Jane Doe, Godsleep, Mavri Magioneza… These are some of the bands that have transformed the Greek hard rock scene into an artistic phenomenon w...
Throughout this week, we are celebrating some of the best Greek rock artists and bands that excelled during the first quarter of the 21st century. Today’s track list features the dance-inducing disco of Notowns, the alternative feel of pioneering Close, the sophisticated arrangements of Playground N...
Dream pop, dark romance, warm melodies, catatonic vocals, atmospheric gloominess – the description of the elements that make up the Greek indy scene can go on forever. From Nalysa Green to Empty Frame and from Chickn to Playground Theory, here come some of its greatest moments in the 21st century.
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Voice of Greece's English-language program "Infinitely Curious", hosted by Katerina Batzaki, invites listeners on a thought-provoking journey exploring the wisdom of change, resilience, and authenticity.
Inspired by Bruce Lee's timeless advice, "Be Like Water," the program examines how adaptability,...
Throughout the week that ends today, we have been celebrating some of the greatest works of music that leading composers wrote for performances of ancient drama. Today, we dive into the archive of late composer Michalis Grigoriou and discover two previously unreleased works of his, for Aristophanes’ T...
Twenty years after the outbreak of the Peloponnesian War, Athens and Sparta are embroiled in a conflict that seems to have no end. The human losses and destruction continue unabated on both sides, while every effort to bring peace has met with failure. However, the head of the Athenian women, Lysistrata,...
Throughout the summer, watching ancient drama performances is a favourite activity for natives and tourists alike, in venues such as the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus. And, indeed, theatre construction remains a key achievement of Ancient Greek civilisation, reflecting a high level of intellectual and...
This week, we are returning, once again, to the imposing melodies that Greece’s leading composers wrote for ancient drama – for the tragedies and comedies that are performed every summer in open-air festivals. Our destination: Music for ancient Drama by Goran Bregovic and Giannis Zouganelis.
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Both Peace and The Clouds are Athenian Old Comedies written and produced by the Greek playwright Aristophanes. Today, we are appreciating the intelligent music that Nikos Kypourgos and Stamatis Kraounakis wrote for performances of the former and the latter play respectively.
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Beneath the surface of the Mediterranean lies a hidden forest—one that protects coastlines, stores carbon, supports an extraordinary diversity of marine life, and has been thriving for thousands of years.
Joining Katerina Batzaki in the studio are Ioli Christopoulou, Policy Director and co-founder o...
Throughout the week that ends today, we celebrated Greek summer, its glory, contradictions, and most directly associated melodies: the “popakia” – light, refreshing Greek pop. “Summertime vacations for ever”, with “Nights at Mykonos” and with friendly encounters “at Imerovigli”, on the island of San...
This week here aboard GME is an endless tribute to the Greek summer and to the songs that accompany it in our hearts and minds: pop hits of the 1980s and the 1990s. From Alexia to Michalis Rakintzis and from Vicky Haritou to Stefanos Korkolis, this is the closest one can get to the spirit of Greek summertime,...
Today, Andreas Mikroutsikos, Eleni Dimou, Constantina, Mando and many others will give us two marble kisses, will bet that we shall return to our ex-partner, and will make a wish for us to be together next year.
Καλοκαιρινή ποπ: «Κι εγώ σαν άνεμος θα φύγω»
Σήμερα, ο Ανδρέας Μικρούτσικος, η Ελένη Δήμου, η ...
Throughout this week, we are turning our attention to our much beloved Greek summer and its most immediate and natural soundtrack: good Greek pop. Sofia Arvaniti, Christos Kyriazis and Zig Zag band are just some of the names that feature on today’s track list. Our destination: Greek summer pop hits, p...
Do not be fooled by the lightness of Greek summer pop – it contains the same expressive voices, fragile melodies and powerful images that have made Greek song a unique form of art. The package might be different – seemingly more superficial and designed for entertainment – but the essence remains the s...
What if the most important journey you ever take is the journey back to yourself? In this episode, Voice of Greece’s English-language program "Infinitely Curious," hosted by Katerina Batzaki, explores self-esteem, self-compassion, authenticity, courage, and the art of living a life that is truly your o...
A graduate of Berklee College of Music’s Advanced Blues Guitar Program, where she earned a 4.0 GPA under Professor Michael Williams, Kaliopi has built a reputation as an artist of rare depth and command. Her voice moves effortlessly between tenderness and raw intensity, while her guitar work balances r...
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