Composer Michalis Nikoloudis once told my friend and colleague Makis Gartzopoulos the following: “Instrumental music is a part of the discography that I have been serving for several years. It is of great interest, because you are addressing a world that, in addition to songs, also listens to instrumentals a...
Greek Music Express: Greek lounge: From Mode Plagal to Imam Baildi | 09.07.2025Greek summer here, our lounge music is here and GME is here as well, to invite you to one more musical adventure and to Greece itself, in case you are not already here! Our melodic luggage is full of chill-out tunes reminiscent...
George Theodosiadis was born in 1940. He studied music, piano and higher theory next to the great teachers of the National Conservatory. Theodosiadis became known for the personal style of music that he formed together with his jazz band, influenced by, among others, Latin jazz. He worked for radio,...
“The Elves of Tradition” presents a tribute to the late Epirus-born clarinet virtuoso, Petroloukas Chalkias.
Joining us live in the studio of Hellenic Radio is singer Savas Siatras, who speaks about the work and legacy of this leading figure in Greek folk music.
Also with us is clarinetist Petros Chalki...
The week that starts today, here at GME, is dedicated to Greek chill-out music, i.e. to the songs and instrumentals that convey these precious summer vibes that go hand in hand with the sun, the sea, the scents and the flavours of this beautiful country. Today’s trip takes us to the unique soundscapes o...
Themis Rodamitis presents music and songs from the world of éntekhno (Greek art song), highlighting its key features and sharing the stories behind the repertoire.
Produced and presented by Themis Rodamitis
With awards to his name and a distinct voice in contemporary Greek literature, Foivos Oikonomidis joins host Themis Rodamitis to speak about his relationship with Athens, the themes he explores in his full-page essays for To Vima, and the questions that preoccupy his generation—rage, hope, and the ...
Greek Music Express: TURKISH DELIGHT, GREEK CONNECTION: Nilufer and other folk voices | 04 July 2025
Nilufer is one of the most prominent performers in the history of Turkish pop. After winning prestigious competitions as a pupil, she recorded her first album at the age of just 17. With her expressive and sensual performances, Nilufer dominated the pop scene of the 1970s and the 1980s. Today, we conclude...
What does the Greek expression “Θα γίνει της Πόπης” (“All hell will break loose”) really mean? For those unfamiliar, Popi is not a person—Popi was a steamship!
Originally built as a private yacht in 1880, it was registered as a steamboat in 1920. In November 1934, the Popi sank just 700 meters fro...
Today, here at GME, we continue our exploration of Turkish music with some Greek …spice by turning to Turkish folk music instrumentals. Turkish folk music is a huge field that includes popular music from the Ottoman era and influences from the cultures of Anatolia. As is the case with any complex a...
It’s a breathtaking story—a tale of love and passion for Greece. Renowned tango maestro Juan Manuel Hernandez Martin, with a rich discography and a career spanning decades, now performs from faraway Buenos Aires, weaving melodies on the strings of a bouzouki.
At 88 years old, this master of tango bri...
Today, it is time to celebrate the two Queens of Turkish pop, Ajda Pekkan and Sezen Aksu. There are no words to describe the popularity and status of these two divas; thankfully, their multiple collaborations with Greek artists, such as Antonis Vardis, Thanos Mikroutsikos, Haris Alexiou and Yannis Parios,...
A tribute to the great Spanish poet and fighter. Federico Garcia Lorca fills our lives with the vibrant flowers of his poetry and his struggle against fascism. It was those who could not bear his presence, his verses, his thunderous words drawn from the depths of the soul… who led him before the firing s...
Giannis Papoutsakis presented a special tribute to the month of July on the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" on 1 July.
The episode featured poetry by Ritsos, Elytis, Cavafy, and Diktaeou, along with songs by Bitikotsis, Farantouri, Papakonstantinou, Thalassinos, Violari, Giannakopoulou, Konstantakopoulos,...
This week, here at GME, we turn to the music of our neighbour, Turkey, and to its multiple interactions with Greek music. Turkish music is multifaceted, rich in tradition and talent, and open to many creative influences. Today, we shall be exploring the discography of my favourite Turkish band, Yeni...
On Monday, 30 June 2025, at 22:00 Athens time, Themis Rodamitis presented a special edition of “Our Town”, featuring memorable songs that defined the 1990s—tracks that were loved then and still resonate today. Alongside the music, he shares short stories about the songs and the artists behind them.
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The final part of our trip to Crete takes us on a tour of some of its towns and landmarks, accompanied by traditional songs and dances of the island. A syrtos with lyra? A pidihtos from the village of Anogia? Or a dynamic Pentozalis? Pick your own dance style and immerse yourself into the sheer strength...
On Sunday, 29 June 2025,“Our Town” with Themis Rodamitis presented a special tribute to Petros Epitropakis.
A remarkable singer, Epitropakis left his mark on the Greek soul through his voice, which defined the light song (elafró tragoudi) of the interwar period—an era when Greek music was seekin...
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