The Aegean is a unique insular and cultural system that emerged in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, a place where the European, the Asian and the African human-geographical history and evolution intersect. Naturally, this place has also intersected with Greek song, with the crème-de-la-crème of Greek composers, lyricists and vocalists. Today, while exploring the rich history of this region, we shall also be celebrating the inclusion of references to the Aegean islands into a wide range of songs. Huge folk voices such as Grigoris Bithikotsis, Giannis Kalantzis and Dimitra Galani, among others, will be reminding us of the beautiful spots that await us in the middle of the Aegean.
Produced and presented by Hercules Economou