Tributes

A show filled with songs we love and melodies that bring back memories, featuring tributes to influential artists.

Today, March 27, it is World Theatre Day and we are celebrating it by revisiting some of the greatest music and songs that a superb composer has written for theatrical performances. In parallel, we shall be sharing the messages that important figures of global theatre have shared regarding this very...

We open and leaf through Eleftherotypia newspaper, dated Tuesday, 27 March 1984. Forty-two years back… We read about: Giannis Pottakis, turned into the scapegoat of the PASOK government and pushed out of the Ministry of Finance under its “czar,” Gerasimos Arsenis The mythical Argo of Jason setti...

From Villagers of Ioannina City to Gidiki and Koupes, there is a fascinating spectrum of bands that the lover of Greek music can turn to in order to enjoy the merging of rock / hard rock and tradition. Unexpected arrangements, endless improvisation, and a Dionysian spirit of a return to nature and the...

Today, March 25, we are of course celebrating Greek Independence Day with songs that refer to Greece itself. Greece, the mother; filled with light; in danger; travelling; offering water in hell; with multiple faces appearing on the mirror; selling its children like slaves in the markets. Our destination:...

Today, and throughout this week, we are exploring the multiple ways in which tradition has inspired a younger generation of artists active in and around rock. Darnakes, Babo Koro and Banda Entopica are just some of the pioneering bands that revitalize tradition with their fresh, youthful approach. Μια φρ...

On this episode we are taken on a guided tour in the beautiful mountain village of Manolates on the island of Samos—known for its rich tradition in viticulture and traditional crafts. In the studio, we were joined by Maria Karavatou, a jewelry designer ... Read more

 “Our Town”, hosted by Themis Rodamitis, presents a tribute to the poet Christos Bravos, one of the most important voices of the poetic generation of the 1970s. Although he passed away at a young age, Christos Bravos left behind a significant body of work and a powerful poetic imprint, remaining unfor...

This week, we revisit Greek traditional music through the eyes of contemporary bands that are inspired by the past while shaping the present with their modern artistic tools. Kontrabando, Transidelia, Balothizer, and beyond. Μια φρέσκια ματιά στην παράδοση Ι Αυτή την εβδομάδα, επανεξετάζουμε τη...

"Our Town", hosted by Themis Rodamitis, presents a tribute to composer and musician Michalis Souyioul. A leading figure of the urban popular song of the interwar period (archontorebetiko), Michalis Souyioul was widely loved and sung by the people, remaining at the forefront of artistic creation for...

On the occasion of World Poetry Day, we celebrate by listening to selections from a new wave of music inspired by poetry—two tracks from each album we feature. From Giannis Kontaratos setting Lapathiotis to music, to Maria Firlíngou illuminating Karyotakis; from Petros Satrazanis drawing inspiration fr...

Rock paths, a spirit of experimentation, atmospheric vibes, layers of psychedelia, and three fascinating collectives: Electric Litany, Tango With Lions, The Steams. This is Greek indie at its best. Νέο ελληνικό indie V: Electric Litany, Tango With Lions, The Steams Ροκ μονοπάτια, πνεύμα πειραματισμού, ...

Playground Theory is a band based in Athens. In 2013 they released their debut album, “Speaking of Secrets”. Their sound has been described as dream-pop, cinematic and psychedelic while their more recent material also includes Mediterranean elements and eastern modes. Νέο ελληνικό indie IV: Play...

“I love Callas and Sotiria Bellou. And I do not feel divided. Let those who are scandalized by this come to understand what is happening within me,” said Yiannis Tsarouchis… The program "Time in Greece" and Nikolas Angelidis present a live tribute to Sotiria Bellou. Eleni and Angeliki Lazarou perfo...

Σtella, Theodore, Veslemes – three multi-faceted, highly creative artists that stand at the forefront of Greek indie. Rich textures, mystifying atmospheres, dream-like explorations that blur the borders of established labels and genres. Νέο ελληνικό indie III: Σtella – Theodore – Γιάννης Βεσλεμές ...

An original research by Nikolas Angelidis for the program “Time in Greece.” 126 years ago, on 18 March 1900, the historic Ajax was founded—Aias of Amsterdam, in Greek. After extensive and meticulous research, we traced all the teams in Greece and Cyprus that followed in the footsteps of the legen...

Founded in 2007 and based in Patras, Greece, Inner Ear Records started as a solo venture and has since grown to become one of the country’s foremost independent music labels. Today, it represents a diverse roster of some of the most interesting and innovative artists in the Greek music scene. Their f...

An original research piece by Nikolas Angelidis for the program “Time in Greece.” 126 years ago, on 18 March 1900, the historic Ajax was founded—Aias of Amsterdam, in Greek. After extensive and meticulous research, we traced all the teams in Greece and Cyprus that followed in the footsteps of th...