Tributes

Every Friday, we leaf through old newspapers together in the “Back in the day” segment of “Time in Greece.” Today, we turn to the sports newspaper OMADA, dated Tuesday, 28 August 1962, and read about: AEK’s punishment of Kostas Nestoridis Vangelis Panakis, who is preparing to conquer the world...

Do you know where some of the best-known proverbs come from and what they mean? Or do you simply use them out of habit? Nikolas Angelidis and “Time in Greece” delve into history to explore the origins and meanings of familiar proverbs. Some of the stories behind them will quite literally leave you...

Do you know where some of the best-known proverbs come from and what they mean? Or do you simply use them out of habit? Nikolas Angelidis and “Time in Greece” delve into history to explore the origins and meanings of familiar proverbs. Some of the stories behind them will quite literally leave you...

Do you know where some of the best-known proverbs come from and what they mean? Or do you simply use them out of habit? Nikolas Angelidis and “Time in Greece” delve into history to explore the origins and meanings of familiar proverbs. Some of the stories behind them will quite literally leave you...

Massive gates, cobbled streets, medieval warriors, relentless sieges. And endless music, too! Between past and present, between the legacy of the Knights and the reality of tourism-fuelled growth, Rhodes remains a site of exceptional music creativity and tradition. Ρόδος Τεράστιες πύλες, πλακόσ...

Naxos is the biggest and most fertile island of the Cyclades, located right in the centre of this group of islands. It offers a host of choices to visitors about activities they can try, as well as other entertainment options. Plus, it offers a huge musical past and present, which continues to form...

Today’s menu? Sun, sea, myths, stories, sites, monuments, flavours and, above all, songs and dances from the islands of Skyros and Kimolos! Σκύρος, Κίμωλος Το σημερινό μενού; Ήλιος, θάλασσα, μύθοι, ιστορίες, μνημεία, γεύσεις και κυρίως τραγούδια και χοροί από τη Σκύρο και την Κίμωλο! Επιμέ...

Throughout this week, we are exploring six beautiful islands of the Aegean and their history, nature, culture, and music. Today, we turn to Amorgos and we enrich our track list with art songs that refer to this very special island. Our destination: Songs and dances from and about the island of Amorgos. Αμοργός Καθ' όλη τη δι...

Today, and throughout the week that starts today, we shall be travelling to six exquisite islands and to their history, nature, culture, and music. Our destination: Songs and dances from the island of Patmos. Πάτμος Σήμερα, και καθ' όλη τη διάρκεια της εβδομάδας που ξεκινάει σήμερα, θα ταξιδέψουμε σε έξι...

Today, we share some of the ethnomusicological wisdom of a great performer and scholar, through texts from records he personally curated. The meeting point for tonight’s rendezvous: Records curated by Thanasis Moraitis. Produced and presented by Hercules Economou

Today, we remember an important poet and lyricist who was born on August 8, 1930, by listening to excerpts from an oratorio based on his words. The meeting point for tonight’s rendezvous: “Phylattein Thermopylas”, Negrepontis, Leontis. Produced and presented by Hercules Economou

Today, we are shedding light on the life and work of a highly original, idiosyncratic artist who specializes in world music while conveying the spirituality of American Indians. Nikos Veropoulos set to expand his horizons by travelling, learning and performing music around the world; his music, naturally,...

We have before us the sports newspaper “Balla,” which was published every Tuesday. We leaf through the issue of Tuesday, August 7, 1984. Christos Ardizoglou takes over as AEK captain, while Vangelis Vlachos sees plenty of strengths in the team… The Greek athletes who distinguished themselves at th...

Today, we are continuing our tribute to the cosmopolitan dimension of Greek song, focusing on an exceptionally talented Cuban bassist and songwriter who found his creative shelter in Greece. Our destination: Yoel Soto. Από την Αβάνα στην Αθήνα: Yoel Soto Σήμερα, συνεχίζουμε το αφιέρωμα μας στην κοσμοπολίτικη δ...

He was one of the most ruthless exploiters of Greek immigrant labor in the United States in the early 1900s. His name was Leonidas Skliris, and he came from Sparta. After arriving in America, he established connections in the railroad construction and coal-mining industries and used his position...

Today, we celebrate the inclusion of Greek songs and music artists in the long catalogue of a prestigious world music label. From Giorgis Christodoulou to Apurimac and from Locomondo to Danzon Brothers and Sofia Papazoglou, several renowned and highly cosmopolitan bands, vocalists and songwriters have...

Today, our tribute to the cosmopolitan dimension of Greek song includes a panorama of songs written by a composer who conquered the world with his instrumental masterpieces. Vangelis Papathanassiou marked the evolution of electronic and ambient music globally, with his film scores naturally overshadowing...

"Following a written proposal from the unofficial club 'Leon' to the Athletic Association 'Ergotelis,' an agreement was reached last Saturday to hold a friendly match the following Sunday at Chandax Stadium..." This is how the competitive journey of the historic Ergotelis football club began in 1929. Founded...