Fotini Velesiotou is a Greek singer who started with rebetiko singing but has now established herself as a versatile performer of art song as well. She was born in Karditsa on October 4, 1958, and in 1976 she moved to Thessaloniki to study. There, she discovered the world of rebetiko. She received her...
The vibrant life of the great composer Michalis Sougioul is explored, from his beginnings in Aydin, Asia Minor, to his arrival in Greece, his first encounter with jazz music, and the unique journey that followed, alongside iconic performers and unforgettable hits. Everything you didn't know about the...
This episode of "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" with Giannis Papoutsakis, aired on October 15, was dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Athens from the Germans. It featured the day's historical account, the first church bells that spread the joyful news, the public celebrations,...
Born on October 9, 1976, Andriana Babali is a renowned Greek singer and songwriter. Her smooth, warm voice tone along with the ability to mix pop, rock and jazzy melodies with her Greek heritage is what makes her unique. Andriana occupies a special place in Greek pop, as she has released 6 studio albums...
Born on October 13, 1934, Nana Mouskouri is probably the most famous, internationally, Greek singer. UNICEF notes: “Globally acclaimed with a career spanning over 60 years, Nana Mouskouri has sold over 300 million records. Born Ioanna Mouskouri in 1934, in Chania, Crete, she was a child of war who f...
Michalis Daniil… or Mike Daniel, as he is known and adored in America… A musical legend. His journey through New York’s music scene made history. Generations of Greek Americans celebrated to the sound of his bouzouki, his accordion, and his renowned Mike Daniel’s Orchestra.
Hailing from Morfi, a mount...
The show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" on October 13, hosted by Giannis Papoutsakis, was a tribute to the beloved Greek cinema of the 1960s and early 1970s. It featured iconic lines from unforgettable comedies, along with music and songs from films like Madalena, Bluff Master, Mermaids and Lads,...
O Dromos – The Street was released in 1969 by LYRA and is considered the best-selling album ever in Greek discography. Music by Mimis Plessas, lyrics by Lefteris Papadopoulos, performances by Yiannis Poulopoulos, Rena Koumioti and Popi Asteriadi, and twelve superb songs. The bouzouki was played by S...
The October 10th episode of Giannis Papoutsakis' show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" was dedicated to the master of aristocratic rebetiko and light music, Michalis Sougioul. The composer and conductor Apollon Kouskoumvekakis and the performer Maroula Kaskaveli spoke about his work.
Today’s track list includes instrumental creations of Mimis Plessas that honour Greece’s national instrument: the bouzouki. The melodies come from three primary sources: a 1968 Folk Suite titled “My Neighborhood”. A 1973 album titled “Classics Go Bouzouki High”, with famous classical creations by Brahms, ...
Today, we will be enjoying one of Plessas most fascinating and popular aspects: his work for films. The small selection that fits into a 1-hour broadcast barely conveys the richness of Plessas creativity, or his flair for rhythm and melody, or the tremendous breadth of his sounds and atmospheres. The...
A hymn to love… One of the legendary songs performed by Édith Piaf. She fell in love, experienced love (including with TWO Greeks), suffered, and caused herself suffering.
A unique tribute to the incomparable diva, detailing the tumultuous life she led and her magnificent work, which serves as a ...
The show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" with Giannis Papoutsakis on October 9, 2024, was dedicated to the cinematic music of Mimis Plessas in dramatic films. Music and songs from the following movies were played: Ilingos, Dacrya for Electra, Egoismos, A Great Love, Olga My Love, A Story of a Life,...
This unique tribute celebrates Charalampos Vasileiadis, one of the most significant yet underappreciated lyricists of Greek popular music. His journey began in the Dardanelles and led him to Nea Filadelfeia, where he lived a life of dignity and passion for songwriting, often crafting masterpieces in...
Dedicated to the last great rebetiko musician Kostas Kaplanis, the show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" with Giannis Papoutsakis aired on October 8. Unpublished songs with lyrics by Evgenia Drouza were presented, and she was joined on the show by performer Stavros Avramoglou.
Today, we will be shedding light on one of the lesser-known albums of Mimis Plessas, titled: Lucian’s Dialogues. The lyrics are written by Costas Virvos. Our track list will also include some of the less popular songs of Plessas that I consider interesting and unjustifiably hidden. Lyricist Costas V...
This first part of our tribute to Mimis Plessas somehow had to contain live recordings, in an effort to convey the vibrant soul of these creations. We will be focusing on two albums – two live recordings of concerts of Mimis Plessas with two distinguished colleagues of his: Giorgos Katsaros and Giorgos H...
This episode of "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" is dedicated to Mimis Plessas, the beloved creator of so many hits who 'departed' on October 5, 2024, just a few days before his 100th birthday. The show honored his life, his love for jazz and cinema, and his songs that have become a part of eternal...
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