A daily journey through the musical tradition of Greece. Featuring old recordings from the archive of the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT), new album releases, as well as fresh recordings from ERT's Musical Ensembles.
Produced and presented by Maria Koutsimpiri
This week, GME will be focusing on the poetry of George Seferis set to music. The occasion? He died on September 20, 1971, i.e. this Friday it is going to be the 53rd anniversary of his death. Seferis was not only one of most important Greek poets of the 20th century and a Nobel laureate, but also a...
Guests on the Monday, September 16 episode:
Notis Ananiadis, ERT political correspondent, for commentary on current events
Miltos Zabaras, SYRIZA MP from Aetolia-Acarnania, Shadow Minister for Environment and Energy, for political commentary
Themis Bakas, President of the Panhellenic E-Real...
Maria Anna Cecilia Sophia Kalogeropoulou... This is how the mythical Maria Callas was born and baptized in the Greek neighborhood of Washington Heights. The greatest soprano in history...
We will discuss together...
Her stormy life and career...
Her relationship with her mother...
Her love...
Every day, a selected song from Greek discography travels the world and the seven seas, setting sail from the Voice of Greece with a clear destination: to reach Greeks all around the world.
The veteran radio operator Giorgos Platanakis from Zakros, Crete, recounts how he ended up studying to become a Radio Operator at the Higher Public School of Merchant Marine in Aspropyrgos in 1971, which at the time felt like being in the military.
He vividly describes how he earned a scholarship...
A musical journey through the alleyways of Greek music, hosted by Maria Reboutsika. Expect to hear beloved Greek melodies, from the early 20th century until this day.
The show features some of our most beloved tunes from Greece and beyond, aiming to transmit the vibes of Greek conviviality. Songs that bring back memories of special moments, celebrated with good friends.
Giorgos Kyriakou, Teacher, Columnist, on "Hellenes Everywhere" with Thanasis Houpis
Lefteris Tziolas, PhD in Chemical Engineering and former Deputy Minister, on the show "Hellenes Everywhere" with Thanasis Houpis.
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