A tribute to the great comedian. Unique moments from his life on stage and in front of the movie cameras... Love affairs, disappointments, passions... And abundant laughter, which he generously gave us. Nikos Stavridis in every aspect of his life, as you've never known him before.
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"Love in Poetry and Song" was the theme of Giannis Papoutsakis' show Journeys Basking in Greek Light on December 29th. The show explored love through the poetry of Ritsos, Leivadiotis, Vrettakos, Karyotakis, Polydouri, Neruda, and songs featuring the voices of: Kazantzidis, Marinella, Mitropanos, Chatzis,...
Today, we are concluding our Christmas-themed week here on GME with a wonderful fairytale that two brothers and renowned singers-songwriters wrote for the kids of all ages. Our destination: The Unsmiling City and the Goblins (or Elves), by Haris and Panos Katsimihas: ‘Once upon a time, there was a c...
A comprehensive look at the historical events that drove the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) into illegality. The story begins with the emergency law introduced by centrist Sofoulis, which demanded the dissolution of the KKE and EAM, even imposing the death penalty on those spreading their ideas. This...
For over two months, they survived under unimaginable conditions atop the Andes... 16 people, shattered, exhausted, cut off, and seemingly lost to the world, found their way back to life... by consuming the flesh of their loved ones to stay alive! A harrowing story unlike any other in human history......
Today, we will be exploring the legacy of an original and sophisticated lyricist who wrote some of the finest modern Greek ballads. Isaak Sousis, who sadly passed away on November 4, entered the recording landscape in 1996 and ended up signing the lyrics of more than 120 songs. His main collaboration...
Today, we will be remembering two robust and expressive folk voices who added their own signatures to the fascinating story of popular, laiko song. Voula Gika, the ‘Queen of backing vocals’, recorded thousands of songs where she accompanied the greatest Greek singers of the 1950s and 1960s. And Cos...
Today, we will be appreciating the massive career of an American musical performer, producer, arranger, and composer. Quincy Jones, who passed away on November 3 at the age of 91, contributed greatly to all forms of popular music. Also, he helped produce landmark albums of two important Greek artists:...
As we are gradually heading towards the end of 2024, here at GME we are remembering some key artists who sadly passed away this year. Today, we will be celebrating the superb songs and music written for films and TV series directed by Manousos Manousakis, who died on November 20 at the age of 74. His...
The week that starts today here at GME is dedicated to the departures of 2024, i.e. to six important artists who sadly passed away this year and whom we should definitely honour and remember. Today, we will be discovering the work of a relatively unknown composer who, in fact, left behind him numerous...
The show Time in Greece and Nikolas Angelidis present a major tribute to the unique Kostas Varnalis… covering everything you need to know about his life, his struggles, his poetry, his narrative works, prose, critiques, journalistic contributions, theatrical works, and translations.
This journey t...
On the occasion of World Tango Day (December 11), Historical Walks on Voice of Greece take us on a journey to Argentina. With historian Maria Damilakou and Tango DJ Vasilis Notis as our guides, we delve into the social and musical roots of the Tango phenomenon, from its emergence in the late 19th century...
The week that ends here at GME was dedicated to the numerous songs that contain references to dancing – this essential element of Greek culture and identity. Today, we celebrate the presence of dance in the lyrics of art songs created by renowned songwriters such as Vangelis Germanos, Haris & P...
Today, we celebrate all those named Stratis and Stratoula, and the program Time in Greece presents a unique tribute to the name, its roots, and the famous Stratoses who left their mark on history in one way or another.
The journey will take us to the village of Stratos in Aetolia-Acarnania and to...
This week’s GME is essentially an invitation to dance and today’s songs all convey the same message: stand up and dance. Glykeria will be letting us know that the orchestra has started playing and that it is time to stop sitting and dance zeimbekiko. Rena Dalma will be ordering us to dance on her tab...
Dance touches the whole of Greek life, from emotion to entertainment, popular culture and soul. Historically, dance plays a crucial role in the development of the young person, in the connection of an individual with their place of origin, and even in establishing a romantic union. And so it is no coincidence...
A tribute to the historic Arsenal. From its early steps, 138 years ago today, to the conquest of European titles, English championships, and cups... Detailed insights into the greatest team of all time, before the war. The coaches who changed the club's history, the major milestones, and the shift in...
Erotic dance, The dance of the stars, When I dance for you, Body that dances. Performed by Lizetta Kalimeri, Elli Paspala, Rena Morfi, Sofia Papazoglou and Melina Kana, respectively. Songs about bodies that dance, bodies ready to respond to the call of the song to dance, on the empty dance floor of...
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