Today, we remember a highly significant lyricist who was born on this day, 23 November 1949. And, inevitably, we encounter some of the most beloved melodies of Greek song—melodies that came to carry the dense, layered meanings of his words: Thanos Mikroutsikos, Babis Stokas, Marios Tokas, Miltos Paschalidis, Stamatis Mesimeris…
The meeting point for tonight’s journey: Alkis Alkaios — poetry and history.
Produced and presented by Hercules Economou