Nikos Karvounis - writer, poet, and journalist - was a true man of letters in a time both intense and harsh. He is the figure behind the historic resistance song «Στ’ άρματα, στ’ άρματα, εμπρός στον αγώνα».
Today we delve into his story: his love for verse, his passion for freedom and peace, his y...
On 28 September 1945, one of the most insightful poets and philosophers of Greek song was born. In a conversation we once had with him, he said the following:
“Greek society is hollow at its foundations; it lacks perspective. These small countries within globalization end up culturally self-abolishing. W...
On the occasion of World Tourism Day, celebrated on 27 September, the program marks the day with the right kind of sonic luggage. Both in our travel spirit and in our musical choices, we insist on staying Greek.
As the meeting point for tonight’s journey, we set our sights on songs about cities o...
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Thessaloniki International Fair, the program "Irregular Notes" presents a special tribute to the Thessaloniki Song Festival.
Ending today, this mini tribute of GME to Greek songs and music for theatre highlighted two interlinked facts: One, that theatre constitutes a constant source of inspiration for the country’s leading composers. And two, that these composers have a truly multi-faceted repertoire, consisting not only o...
"Time in Greece" takes us "Back in the Day"... 45 years into the past. Together we open the pages of Eleftherotypia from Friday, 26 September 1980 - and discover just how much of it still resonates with today, nearly half a century later.
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Thessaloniki International Fair, the program "Irregular Notes" presents a special tribute to the Thessaloniki Song Festival.
Today comes the second part of our tribute to music for theatre, here at GME. Eleni Karaindrou and Nikos Xydakis, Nikos Xydakis and Eleni Karaindrou, two prominent figures of Greek music who have stood out for their melodiousness and sophistication. Yes, it is true that theatre has not been at the center...
The story of the minesweeper “Pinios”, which sank in the line of duty on October 24, 1945.
A show filled with songs we love and melodies that bring back memories, featuring tributes to influential artists.
Today, tomorrow and on Friday, we shall be enjoying some of the most beautiful pieces of music for theatre, composed by leading Greek composers. Today’s track list, here at GME, includes a collection of songs that were originally conceived to accompany plays on stage. These songs belong primarily t...
September 24, 1828... Ioannis Kapodistrias establishes the country’s first postal service. The “mentzilia”, as they were called, were postal riders paid by the state, who carried messages to every corner of the country on horseback.
"Time in Greece" revisits history... highlighting postal stories, traci...
Today, here at GME, we continue our tribute to the “Greek” Pablo Neruda by listening to poems of his set to music by composers Vassilis Dimitriou, Christos Gartzos and Giannis Glezos. Neruda, who died exactly 52 years ago, on September 23, 1973, was awarded the 1971 Nobel Prize in Literature. In his...
The program “Listen & See, Look & Hear” with Nikolas Angelidis and Grigoris Nanis is here to remind you of curious situations. Today we learn about:
The Greek nut that’s at the very top of the world.
The miracle team MPAM FC that emerged from the internet and now has more followers than ...
"Our Town" welcomes the award-winning and multi-talented actor Manolis Mavromatakis for an engaging conversation with host Themis Rodamitis.
Today and tomorrow, we will be honouring the memory of a colossal poet from Chile who died on September 23, 1973. Pablo Neruda marked not only world poetry but also the Greek song, as his verse was set to music by leading composers. So, today’s destination? Canto General, by Neruda and Mikis Theodorakis, w...
21 September marks the United Nations International Day of Peace — a moment for reflection and a renewed commitment to the highest of values: peace. At the “Musical Suburbs” stop of "Greek Music Express", we honour this day by listening to anti-war songs drawn from a wide range of artists.
From Giann...
The great interpreter of Greek folk music was a landmark figure, a beacon of artistic expression and life. With her unique personality, she managed to convey hardships, wounds, and "miracles" alike, as well as the human need to endure everyday life through song.
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