Tributes

“On stage, I give it everything. The secret of rock ’n’ roll lies precisely in this: never giving up while you’re playing. When you truly do all you can, it’s certain the audience will respond in kind. Because rock is built on human contact—whatever form that may take—and that’s where it draws its im...

We turn back time… as we do every Friday in our “Back then” segment.We open the newspaper Apogevmatini, dated Monday, 5 December 1977. Forty-eight years ago. And we discover… Andreas Papandreou’s messages to Konstantinos Karamanlis, shortly after the parliamentary elections The lament of a refu...

It’s the program “Listen & See, Look & Hear”, with Nikolas Angelidis and Grigoris Nanis at the helm… And today we’re poking around the strange, the curious and the downright unbelievable — the kind of stories you’ve probably never heard of, nor even imagined. So, here’s what we uncover… ...

On 30 November 1949, a multifaceted artist was born—brimming with dynamism, immediacy, and inexhaustible energy; a whirlwind of song and acting whom we revisit on tonight’s journey. Nonconformist not only in life but also in his performances, which left a distinct mark on Greek rock music.The meeting poi...

The episode of “Journeys Basking in Greek Light" with Giannis Papoutsakis on 30 November was dedicated to the love songs of classic Greek cinema. Guest of the program was lyricist and actor Giorgos Foskolos. The musical journey featured beloved voices such as Poulopoulos, Marinella, Vanou, Asteriadis, D...

The program “Our Town” of Voice of Greece dedicated an episode to Panos Gavalas, an important performer of Greek laiko, known for his distinctive artistic path.The show highlighted special moments from his life and artistic expression, as well as his many great successes, songs deeply loved and sun...

Today, we revisit spaces that became synonymous with the golden age of Greek song and with a form of intimate, high-quality live entertainment. Tipoukeitos, Roulota, Esperides, Apanemia… places steeped in the spirit of the New Wave (Neo Kyma), and in voices such as Kaiti Chomata, Popi Asteriadi, Giorgos Z...

“Our Town”  presents a tribute to Christos Bravos. A major poet and one of the principal representatives of the 1970s generation—who left us far too soon—Bravos left a powerful imprint of poetic language and thought. The program invites us to consider how his poetry is read today. There are references...

The episode is dedicated to Maria Farantouri, the singer whom Mikis Theodorakis discovered in 1963 after hearing her perform one of his songs, immediately proposing that she become the voice of his work.

As we do every Friday on the program "Time in Greece" with Nikolas Angelidis at the microphone, we dive into history, leafing through old newspapers.Today we’re looking at the historic sports daily “Omada”, as we travel back to 1961. And here’s what we discover… Panathinaikos betting on fresh blo...

A show filled with songs we love and melodies that bring back memories, featuring tributes to influential artists.

The United Nations General Assembly has designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The premise of the day is to raise awareness around the world that women are subjected to rape, domestic violence and other forms of violence; furthermore, one of the...

Listen & See, Look & Hear this Tuesday, 25 November, with stories you probably haven’t heard — and may never have imagined.Hosted by Nikolas Angelidis and Grigoris Nanis. Today we learn about: The restaurant that has been frying with the same oil for more than a century — people rush ...

Today, we are shedding light on the concept of improvisation, by highlighting some interesting instances of improv vibes with various musical instruments. From the great bouzouki masters to the clarinet of Vassilis Saleas and from the innovators of tradition such as Ross Daly to the jazz endeavours...

It feels like a poorly made American movie. In truth, reality surpasses the realm of imagination and turns into a relentless “witch hunt.” It is the era of McCarthyism in the United States, and Hollywood is accused of being “red.” The “exterminators” must find their targets… and they arrive at a list of ...

Today, we remember a highly significant lyricist who was born on this day, 23 November 1949. And, inevitably, we encounter some of the most beloved melodies of Greek song—melodies that came to carry the dense, layered meanings of his words: Thanos Mikroutsikos, Babis Stokas, Marios Tokas, Miltos Paschalidis, S...

“Our Town” with Themis Rodamitis presents a special tribute titled “Echoes of Manos Hadjidakis.”  The broadcast revisits landmark texts, songs and musical moments—distinct highlights from the rich and singular journey of a beloved and unforgettable composer who spoke to us with the mos...

Today, we turn to a major recent loss for Greek song—to a leading songwriter—and to a less illuminated facet of his discography. With Thanasis Papakonstantinou, as well as Vangelis Germanos, with Giorgos Zampetas, with Nikos Xydakis, and with Nikos Kypergos. The meeting point for tonight’s journ...