This episode of "Infinitely Curious" tunes into the voice — and the vision — of one of Greece’s greatest musical storytellers: Dionysis Savvopoulos.
For over sixty years, he has sung of rebellion, tenderness, and the Greek soul in motion — mixing rock with rebetiko, humor with heartbreak, and poet...
On 25 October—still feeling the absence left by the passing of Dionysis Savvopoulos—we celebrate the birthday of one of his distinguished contemporaries. With his unmistakable personal style, original melodies, and powerful interpretive presence, Thanasis Gaifyllias made a significant contribution to ...
The secret propaganda diary of Goebbels and the Battle of Crete.
Dogs – Heroes of World War II: Horry, the four-legged corporal who fought in the Battle of Crete, was later immortalized as a statue in Australia — after becoming the subject of debate in the Australian Parliament.
And the story of ...
In the preface to his book “The Last Days of October”, academic Konstantinos Svolopoulos writes:
“The temporal focus of this study — on the very beginning of the war conflict, up to the moment when the Greek troops counterattacked — shows that a small nation, when possessing a moral a...
Marking three important anniversaries — the Liberation of Athens, the 28th of October, and the 100th anniversary of the birth of Manos Hadjidakis — Voice of Greece’s program “Historical Walks”, hosted by Marilena Katsimi, embarks on a special radio journey where Music remembers History. ...
Giorgos Kentros joins Themis Rodamitis live in the studio for a heartfelt discussion about the landmark performances of his career and the people who shaped his artistic journey (Trivizas, Volanakis, Volkovits, Spatharis, among others).
The guest reflects on his relationship with Athens — his town...
“Ariadne’s Thread” hosts Alexandros Tzovani on the occasion of the tribute concert marking the 100th anniversary of Mikis Theodorakis’ birth, which will take place the same day at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Vienna, under the auspices of the Greek Embassy in Vienna and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Austria.
Captain Michalis Karpathakis talks about his life and shares stories and emotions from 36 years and 7 months of service at sea. He also speaks about his books of maritime stories and tales, written with his own sensitive touch for ships and the sea.
This episode of “Irregular Notes” was dedicated to the singer Kaity Chomata, whose name became inseparably linked with that of Giannis Spanos. When Spanos returned from France in search of voices to express a new musical movement he called the “New Wave” (Neo Kyma), he chose Kaity Chomata — elevating...
In the wake of Dionysis Savvopoulos’s passing and the 100th anniversary of Manos Hadjidakis’s birth, “Sweet Life” fills the air with beloved melodies — and, as always, with words about the gastronomy and culture carried within flavors.
Guests on the show include:
Dimitris Theofilou, who takes...
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