Today, we too make a stop at a landmark anniversary of Greek song, marking 100 years since the birth of Manos Hatzidakis, by listening to his songs through the voice of a single classical guitar.
The guitar of Kostas Grigoreas, Elena Papandreou, Maró Razi, Vangelis Boudounis, Panagiotis Margaritis, ...
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 ...
On 19 October, the two leading twin singer-songwriters celebrate their birthday—two creators whose sensitivity has left a lasting mark on generations of perpetually young listeners. Tonight, we approach their work through the lens of space: cities and their corners, islands, places, rooms, cafés, pr...
Today, we travel through the work of a new generation of artists who draw inspiration from the folk muse, carrying into the present the aesthetics and ethos of the past. From Kantinelia to Vasilis Korakakis and Giorgos Papantonis, from Dimitris Bakoulis to Ilias Mastoris and Dimitris Psarras.
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On 12 October 1928, a towering figure of Greek folk music was born—Domna Samiou, who, as both a singer and a musicologist, played a decisive role in the preservation and dissemination of traditional song.
The meeting point for tonight’s journey: 97 years with Domna Samiou—celebrated by listening to se...
Today, we return to the thoughts and songs of three songwriters who are especially dear to me. What brought them to the fore? Strong melodic instinct, intelligent lyrics, and a clear social and political dimension to their art.
The meeting point for tonight’s journey: Danae Panagiotopoulou, Leonidas M...
On 5 October, one year has passed since the loss of a towering composer. Mimis Plessas is regarded as a pioneer of jazz expression in Greece, at a time when this music was still viewed with skepticism in the country.
Greece Goes Modern, The Mimis Plessas Quartet, 40 Years of Jazz, Three Generations...
On 4 October, it’s World Animal Day, and together we celebrate the many ways Greek song remembers our four-legged friends! From The Cats of the Trucks by Xembarkoi and Nikos Kavvadias, to The Dog in Kolonaki by Fotis Delivorias; from the Cats of Yannis Kakisis and Eleni Zorbala, to Droopy by Leonidas M...
On 28 September 1945, one of the most insightful poets and philosophers of Greek song was born. In a conversation we once had with him, he said the following:
“Greek society is hollow at its foundations; it lacks perspective. These small countries within globalization end up culturally self-abolishing. W...
On the occasion of World Tourism Day, celebrated on 27 September, the program marks the day with the right kind of sonic luggage. Both in our travel spirit and in our musical choices, we insist on staying Greek.
As the meeting point for tonight’s journey, we set our sights on songs about cities o...
21 September marks the United Nations International Day of Peace — a moment for reflection and a renewed commitment to the highest of values: peace. At the “Musical Suburbs” stop of "Greek Music Express", we honour this day by listening to anti-war songs drawn from a wide range of artists.
From Giann...
This episode is dedicated to the poetry of Manolis Anagnostakis set to music. There are two reasons for this tribute: the centenary of the poet’s birth this year, and the publication of the volume “Manolis Anagnostakis in Song: Yet I Never Admitted Defeat”, released by Metronomos Publications
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