On Holy Wednesday we shed light on the inspiration that the folk muse draws from God, with Paschalis Terzis observing “Another is the god of the world” and Elias Klonaridis comfortingly saying “Christ, you are not alone”. And while Stratos Dionysiou asks for “a hearing by God”, Babis Goles reminds us ...
Η Βερόνικα Δαβάκη αναφέρεται στις πιο εσωτερικές και βαθιά ανθρώπινες μουσικές του ρεμπέτικου τραγουδιού, που έχουν, στην αυθεντική τους έκφραση, μια μοναδική ιερότητα, όπως είχε πει κι ο Μάνος Χατζιδάκις.
Ακούγονται τραγούδια που ερμηνεύει η ίδια με τον δικό της ξεχωριστό τρόπο, με διαφορετικά μουσικά όρ...
A tribute to a historic figure whose name became synonymous with freedom, sacrifice, and philhellenism: Lord Byron. On this day, we remember not only the poetic soul and tireless fighter who gave his life for Greece, but also the city that bears his name—Messolonghi, the city of heroic exodus and e...
Holy Tuesday has both art and popular features, with Nana Mouskouri wondering “Which God wanted it?” and Giorgos Romanos asking “Where is God?”. Above all, we turn to Lizeta Nikolaou’s complaint: “When God was deciding was each should take / I ended up taking bitterness and a troubled life”.Produced and presented...
Ο Σπύρος Χάλαρης, μουσικός με σημαντικό έργο, μιλά για τις σημαντικές συνεργασίες του στην ατμόσφαιρα της λατρευτικής μουσικής.
Μοιράζεται τις εμπειρίες του από ρεσιτάλ σε εκκλησίες του Παρισιού, τις επιρροές του από την παραδοσιακή μουσική αλλά και την δημιουργική σχέση με τον πατέρα του Χριστ...
“Our Town” presents a tribute to the award-winning author Menis Koumandareas, whose richly thematic work earned the admiration of young readers, fellow writers, and the broader intellectual communityIn the studio, museologist and niece of the author, Alexandra Tranda, speaks about the full bre...
Unlike previous years when, here at GME, we chose religious or devotional music for Easter, this year we turn to Greek song and how it converses with the divine element, with God. There is no end to the references of our song to God, as there is no end to the injustices or pain or love or anticipation...
The singer-poet from Anogeia, Crete, speaks of the collective mourning that endures in small communities, where the spirit of the neighborhood still lives on.He tells us that the lament is written by the one who departs—and that their redemptive wishes must be fulfilled with the sacredness and symbolism o...
“Spring and Reverence” was the theme of the April 13 episode of “Journeys Basking in Greek Light”, hosted by Giannis Papoutsakis. A lyrical and musical tribute to Spring, the program featured poems and songs inspired by the season—works by Elytis, Ritsos, Vrettakos, Gatsos, Leontaris, Livaditis, and even ...
Students of the Music School of Alimos reflect on the connection—and the contrast—between light and darkness.
"One cannot darken a space by casting darkness, because darkness has no substance. One can only illuminate it, for only light has presence. And just as darkness is the absence of Light, so ...
Upbeat tunes with melancholy lyrics, tearful harmonicas, the sweet comfort hidden in the "Motown Sound" and a moonlit boat ride with destination unknown.
The two researchers and performers explore the musical traditions of various regions of Greece—and how these traditions “converse” with those of neighboring peoples, as well as with unique moments of expression drawn from the mysticism of diverse cultures.
Produced and presented by Themis Rodam...
“Our Town” presents a tribute to the award-winning author Menis Koumandareas, whose richly thematic work earned the admiration of young readers, fellow writers, and the broader intellectual communityIn the studio, museologist and niece of the author, Alexandra Tranda, speaks about the full breadth of ...
12 short comedic stories by Zeti Fitsiou, featuring Euterpe, portrayed by Fay Xyla
Meet Mademoiselle Euterpe—noble, utterly guileless, and perpetually caught in the most unexpected comedic predicaments. Through her unique adventures, she unveils her delightful character, drawing us into a world s...
Vassilis Dimitriou took the leading element of mass culture, television, and turned it into a form of high art by dressing popular TV series with his exquisite songs and melodies. His allies were some of the best voices of Greek music: Christos Thivaios, Marinella, Anastasia Moutsatsou, Fide Kӧksal, ...
On this day in 1890, the first ship bearing Greek immigrants reached the storied island of sighs and hope—Ellis Island, just off the coast of Manhattan. A haunting radio documentary retraces the footsteps of those who journeyed to America, chasing a dream.
The ordeal of securing a passage to the "...
12 short comedic stories by Zeti Fitsiou, featuring Euterpe, portrayed by Fay Xyla
Meet Mademoiselle Euterpe—noble, utterly guileless, and perpetually caught in the most unexpected comedic predicaments. Through her unique adventures, she unveils her delightful character, drawing us into a world s...
The main conclusion that we will be drawing from today’s GME is just how multi-faceted and versatile Vassilis Dimitriou was as a composer. You see, he always felt that music is unified. When he went to the conservatory in the early 1960s to study music, genres like traditional, modern, popular folk m...
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