Iro Konstantopoulou… A high school student. A symbol of the Greek Resistance during the Nazi Occupation. She was tortured by the occupying forces and their local collaborators—traitors to their own people. Through her sacrifice, she taught us the meaning of dignity, struggle, justice, freedom, defiance, pai...
Tasos Halkias was among the most celebrated performers of Greek music in general, having a vast repertoire and command of many styles, and the music of Epirus in particular. He was born in 1914 near Ioannina in northwestern Greece. His family consisted of musicians going back to the 19th century. Halkias...
The tribute of “The Elves of Tradition” to the musical heritage of Thessaly continued on Monday, 14 July, with another live concert at the ERT Larissa studio, focusing on folk music from the Larissa region.
Participating musicians:Kostas Dedousis (clarinet)Lefteris Gallos (violin)Kostas Papadimitriou (lu...
Throughout the week that starts today, here at GME, we turn to the music of Epirus, a core exemplification of Greek traditional music, and its main instrument: the Greek clarinet or clarino. The reason for our tribute: the loss of Petroloukas Halkias a few weeks ago, at the age of 90. Vasilis Soukas...
History smells of rebellion—of the fight for justice and human dignity. It’s 14 July 1789. The Bastille falls, and with it, the tyrants who ruled within. The people rise. The French Revolution begins. That grim fortress—symbol of absolute power, suffering, and exploitation—collapses like a house of card...
As part of the series of episodes titled “Greek Song and Its Stories”, Themis Rodamitis presents a curated selection of songs from the worlds of rock and éntekhno (art) music, accompanied by stories and anecdotes behind them.
Produced and presented by Themis Rodamitis
The tribute to the musical heritage of Thessaly continued on Friday, 11 July, with a special live broadcast of "The Elves of Tradition" from the ERT studio in Trikala (ERT Larissa). The program aired via the frequencies of Voice of Greece and ERT Larissa, featuring the younger generation of local musicians:Thanasis...
The week that ends today, here at GME, was filled with summertime vibes – the images, the scents and the melodies of relaxation by the seaside, under the sun. From Mikro to Cayetano, from Les Au Revoir to Imam Baildi, and from Kid Loco to Thanos Kalentinis, Greek music artists invite us to a cool c...
The radio show “The Elves of Tradition” with Maria Koutsimpiri presents a special tribute to the folk music of Thessaly, focusing on the cities of Trikala and Larissa.
On Thursday, 10 July 2025, from the event hall of the Tsitsanis Museum, a live concert was broadcast simultaneously on Voice of ...
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...
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