On the 26 February 2026 broadcast, Vasia Tzanakari welcomed Michalis Gelasakis — radio producer, journalist, and author of the important study on Nikos Kavvadias, “The Seafaring Poet”.
The conversation moved through radio, research, poetry, Kavvadias and the musical settings of his work, Karyotakis, the literary circles of earlier times, and songs where Nikos Gatsos meets Nick Cave.
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Author Vasia Tzanakari explores the hidden connections between literature and music in “The Words of Others.” Together with her guests—figures from the world of books—she discusses the art of language and the realities of publishing, while sharing musical influences and personal favorites.