Today, May 22, we are celebrating International Day for Biological Diversity, an important day for all citizens with environmental sensibilities. From Katerina Kyrmizi’s Goldfish to Arleta’s Wolf and from Eleni Dimou’s Fox to Yannis Parios’ Canary, the Greek song invites us to respect and appreciate nature ...
Today, May 21, according to the Greek Orthodox Church, it is the feast day of Saint Constantine and Saint Helena; in other words, all Helens and Costases have their name day today and …hronia polla to them. Our destination: Songs about Helen.Produced and presented by Hercules Economou
Today, we are celebrating the magical music of a great Polish composer whose soundtracks have accompanied some of the greatest moments of European cinema. The occasion? His birthday, as he was born on May 20, 1955. By the way, this is an artist who is in love with Greece, has appeared live in major...
Today, we are completing our tribute to a beautiful island and its fascinating music, which we started a few weeks ago but never had the chance to conclude. Our track list is dominated by masters of the lyre and of singing: Nikos Xylouris, Giannis Xylouris, Alexandros Papadakis, Nikos Stratakis, Antonis...
On Tuesday, 19 May 2026, the Voice of Greece program "Common Ground" introduced listeners to Anavryti, Laconia — a village that once experienced periods of remarkable prosperity, particularly during the years when tanneries operated there and traditional saddle blankets were produced.
Historical r...
We listen to extended excerpts from a remarkable new work by a young composer, recently released and already attracting considerable attention among audiences of contemporary music.
Our meeting point for this episode: Memoria InTer Nos by Telis Dimitrakopoulos — a musical tragedy for soprano, saxophone, a...
The soothing ambient music that we have been listening to throughout this week reminds us of a scientifically established fact: Music has the ability to boost our health holistically and is an accessible resource to have in our well-being toolkit. So, do not hesitate to pump up the volume and if anyone...
Our music this week is characterised by a “visual”, cinematic character, encouraging functions such as relaxation and contemplation. Creators such as Giorgos Stavrianos and Michalis Koumpios generate soundscapes that mobilize our senses, highlighting the connection between music and wellness. Our des...
This week’s ambient “luggage” carried aboard GME is full of ethereal instrumentals by leading composers such as Panagiotis Kalantzopoulos and Stavros Lantsias. This is music that promotes mindfulness, revealing a more atmospheric, dream-like side of Greek discography. Our destination: Greek ambient, part ...
Ambient music is primarily peaceful music, favouring calm sounds over beat or complex melody. Today, we are listening to creations by the likes of Manolis Galiatsos, Vangelis and Dimitris Papadimitriou that encourage a sense of inner balance. Our destination: Greek ambient, part 2.
Ελληνική ambient...
In the Tuesday, 12 May 2026 broadcast, we visited a semi-mountainous village in central-eastern Evia, overlooking the Aegean through a series of beautiful beaches. Oktonia is built at the foothills of Mount Kallimani, above the beaches of Mourteri, Agios Merkourios, Bournia, Aili, and Kalamio, just...
Today, and throughout the week that begins today, we are listening to soothing instrumentals while exploring the connection between music and wellness. From Stereo Nova to Michalis Nikoloudis, numerous artists have created music that emphasizes tone and atmosphere over established rhythms and structures....
Today, we make a stop on my favorite island and at one of its architectural jewels, a landmark inextricably linked to both Greek theater and music.
Our meeting point for this evening’s broadcast: Ermoupoli and the historic Apollo Theater.
A musical and cultural journey through the history, atmosphere, a...
Σήμερα, κάνουμε μια βόλτα σε στιχουργικές δημιουργίες της Λίνας Νικολακοπούλου των τελευταίων ας πούμε δύο δεκαετιών. Και με την ποίησή της σαν αφορμή, ακούμε κάποιες από τις πιο ενδιαφέρουσες φωνές του σύγχρονου έντεχνου, από την Αργυρώ Καπαρού στον Θοδωρή Βουτσικάκη. Σημείο συνάντησης για το αποψινό μα...
This is the soundtrack of a decade of youthful emancipation embedded in musical creation and entertainment. Lots of youth clubs, concerts and parties, lots of bands that engaged in a constructive dialogue with global developments in rock music, and lots of talented artists that were born artistically...
We turn the calendar back to 1984 — a day just like today — and revisit Balla, the weekly sports newspaper published every Tuesday, filled with match reports, behind-the-scenes stories and football news from across Greece.
Among the stories featured:
Olympiacos F.C. battling fiercely for the...
During the 1950s and 1960s, the modern music of the era that was born in the USA and Britain swept the youth of the Western world. In Greece, most of the youth of the 1960s began to turn to the global trends of youth culture, moving away from traditional ways of entertainment. Modern music overwhelmed...
We turn the pages of history back 102 years… Greek immigrants are trying by every possible means to enter America. One way is by crossing the border through Mexico. But there, in the state of Texas, the notorious Texas Rangers — “the devils of Texas” — are operating. Armed with the blessing of the au...
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