Tributes

Thirteen years have passed since the day the shutdown of ERT was announced. Yet ERT never truly ceased to exist—not even for a single day. Through the determination and historic struggle of its employees, the public broadcaster remained on the air for two years, until its official reopening on 1...

The saz is a long-necked fretted lute used in the folk music of Turkey and neighbouring regions of the Balkans, including Greece, as well as the Middle East and Central Asia. It belongs to the wider family of long-necked lutes known as tanburs, a group of instruments historically distributed from Iran...

 “Sound Portraits” with Stavroula Karali presents a special tribute to Pontic Hellenism, marking the Remembrance Day of the Pontic Greek Genocide with an evening dedicated to history, memory, and music. The program journeys to Pontus, where for centuries a vibrant Greek civilization flourished, deeply rooted in history, faith, and tradition. Through narration, historical accounts, and emblematic songs, listeners follow the course of a people from prosperity and creativity to persecution, uprooting, and genocide. The tribute highlights defining aspects of Pontic history and identity: the Byzantine tradition, Orthodoxy, the Monastery of Soumela, the central role of the mother figure in the Pontic family, ... Read more

Giorgos Koros, Kyriakos Gouventas, Nicos Hatzopoulos, Nikos Kalaintzis, Nikos Moraitis – welcome to the very exclusive club of the soloists who cemented violin’s position in the Greek folk and traditional orchestra. Βιολί Γιώργος Κόρος, Κυριάκος Γκουβέντας, Νίκος Χατζόπουλος, Νίκος Καλαϊτζής, Νί...

In a beautiful village in the mountains of Laconia, in the heart of Mount Parnon, the Voice of Greece program "Common Ground" paid a visit to Vamvakou. A village shaped by waves of emigration in past decades and the birthplace of prominent benefactors, Vamvakou is today experiencing a remarkable...

One of Athens’ most iconic avenues, Patision Street has witnessed the city’s transformation for nearly two centuries. A thoroughfare rich in history, memory, and constant reinvention, it has been the setting for defining moments in the life of the Greek capital. Along its route, the story of mod...

Today, and throughout the week that starts today, we shall be turning our attention to four distinct folk instruments that have fuelled some of the brightest moments of Greek music tradition. Our destination: Greek folk instruments part 1: Laouto - Lute. Λαούτο Σήμερα, και όλη την εβδομάδα που ...

Today, we remember Malvina Karali—a powerhouse of aesthetics, emotion, humor, and social commentary, a truly larger-than-life personality who passed away on this day, 07 June 2002. Our meeting point for this evening’s broadcast: 24 years without Malvina Karali. A tribute to a singular voice in ...

Today, we turn the spotlight on a singer who was as unconventional as he was popular. Our meeting point for this evening’s broadcast: Three years without Giannis Floriniotis. Tonight, we leave aside the disco side of Giannis Floriniotis and explore a lesser-known chapter of his career through the a...

Today, June 5, we are celebrating World Environment Day, a day that highlights the need for ecological consciousness and collective action in support of green policies. Our destination: Songs celebrating nature, for the World Environment Day. Παγκόσμια Ημέρα Περιβάλλοντος Σήμερα, 5 Ιουνίου, γιορτάζουμε την Παγκό...

Today, we open the pages of Athlitiki Icho, dated Sunday, 05 June 1966—exactly sixty years ago—and discover the stories that were making headlines in the world of sports: Panathinaikos’ victory over the resilient Proodeftiki. AEK’s challenging away match at the formidable home ground of Pier...

Today, we remember a largely unknown singer and songwriter who, however, left behind some moments of exceptional artistry in his short-lived career. Apart from collaborating with important composers, he presented some interesting personal albums, such as “Bureaucracy” and “Songs about the army”. Our des...

Today, we are remembering a superb poet – a symbol of the struggle for freedom and also an artistic bridge of solidarity and understanding between the peoples of Greece and Turkey. Our destination: 63 years without Turkish poet Nazim Hikmet. Ναζίμ Χικμέτ Σήμερα, θυμόμαστε έναν μεγάλο ποιητή – σύμβολ...

 “Sound Portraits” with Stavroula Karali presents a special tribute to Pontic Hellenism, marking the Remembrance Day of the Pontic Greek Genocide with an evening dedicated to history, memory, and music. The program journeys to Pontus, where for centuries a vibrant Greek civilization flourished, deeply rooted in history, faith, and tradition. Through narration, historical accounts, and emblematic songs, listeners follow the course of a people from prosperity and creativity to persecution, uprooting, and genocide. The tribute highlights defining aspects of Pontic history and identity: the Byzantine tradition, Orthodoxy, the Monastery of Soumela, the central role of the mother figure in the Pontic family, ... Read more

Today, we return to a unique genre of global significance, its history, and some of its best samples that appear in Greek discography. Our track list includes blues anthems by pioneering artists such as Loukianos Kilaidonis, Pavlos Sidiropoulos and Stelios Vamvakaris. Our destination: Greek blues. Μπλουζ Σήμερα, επιστρέφουμ...

On Tuesday, 02 June 2026, Voice of Greece visited the picturesque village of Milies in Pelion, renowned for its distinctive Pelion architecture, its historic railway station—the terminus of the famous little train returning from Volos—its breathtaking natural surroundings, and its rich history, clo...

The tragic death of former AEK footballer Marios Oikonomou has added another name to the long list of athletes whose lives ended on the road. In this special report, "Time in Greece" and Nikolas Angelidis revisit the stories of athletes whose lives were cut short behind the wheel, shedding light...

Today, we turn to the impressive lyrical melodies of an exceptional composer who has stood out for her connection with poetry and for her overall ethos. An extensive sound palette, moments of intense personal emotion and a commitment to creation are just some of the elements that characterize her career....