The acclaimed author Maria Damianakou was a guest on "Heliotrope", presented by Giannis Papoutsakis, on 29 December, where she spoke about her new novel, “I Let You Go.” Journalist Giannis Galanopoulos also joined the discussion, referring to his book “40 Years with the Pen and the Microphone.”
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On the 22 December episode of "Heliotrope", Giannis Papoutsakis hosted acclaimed author Andriani Kalyva for a conversation about her literary work, her children’s short stories, and the value of forgiveness. The program was accompanied by Christmas melodies from beloved voices including Bing Crosby, F...
“Winter and Love” was the theme of “Heliotrope”, presented by Giannis Papoutsakis, on 15 December. Poems were read by singer-songwriter and performer Dionysia Stouppou, while songs were played by Haris Alexiou, Eleni Vitali, Anna Vissi, Dimitra Galani, Tania Tsanaklidou, among others.
Poet Dorothea Bellou was the guest on the 24 November edition of “Heliotrope” with Giannis Papoutsakis, where she spoke about her new poetry collection, ”Τριγύρω από τα κεράσια” (Among the Cherries”). The program featured songs by Luciano Pavarotti, Art Garfunkel, Diana Ross, Peggy Lee, Marian Geor...
“The Polytechnic in Poetry” was the theme of Giannis Papoutsakis’ program "Heliotrope" on 17 November. The broadcast featured poems by Ritsos, Vrettakos, Anagnostakis, Kostoula Mitropoulou, Sinopoulos, Lena Papa, V. Samoilis, and Ilias Gris, along with songs performed by Bithikotsis, Frantouri, Xylou...
On 10 November 2025, “Heliotrope” with Giannis Papoutsakis welcomed mental health counsellor Panagiota Panoria, who joined the programme from Stuttgart to reflect on the healing power and essential role of love in our lives. The episode also included a poetic tribute titled “Rain in Poetry”, featuri...
The new and talented poet Dimitra Vasileia Kokkori was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the program "Heliotrope" on November 3, where she spoke about her new poetry collection titled "Κύρτωση" (Curvature). We listen to songs by Marinella, Alexiou, Afroditi Manou, Marian Georgiou, Nikos Androulakis, Gianni...
This episode of “Heliotrope”, presented by Giannis Papoutsakis on 27 October, was dedicated to Nikos Gatsos — the poet who brought poetry into song, enriching Greek music with his verse.
Katerina Xydaki read some of her favorite lines by the poet who made our songs more beautiful.
Dedicated to “The voice of Victory,” the legendary Sophia Vembo, this episode of “Heliotrope" with Giannis Papoutsakis aired on 13 October.
The guest was Despina Pavlatou — choreographer, dancer, and dance instructor — who has created choreographies inspired by Vembo’s unforgettable songs.
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The program welcomed award-winning poet, author, and visual artist Nota Kymothoe.
She read poems and excerpts from her books, while songs by Adamo, Al Bano, Scott McKenzie, Brenda Lee, and others were played.
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The distinguished thinker, author, and poet Tasos Lampropoulos, who has made a name for himself in China, was the guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the show "Heliotrope" on 07 July. He spoke about how his work bridges Greek and Chinese culture, and read excerpts from his book "The Daughter of the Sun...
The distinguished actress Maria Chelidoni was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on 30 June on the show "Heliotrope", where she read some of her favorite poems by Elytis, Cavafy, Anagnostakis, and Kavvadias.
Poet Nikol Kouromichelaki joined Giannis Papoutsakis on "Heliotrope" for the 23 June broadcast, where she presented her latest poetry collection titled “Noisiploos”.
The episode also featured songs interpreted by iconic voices such as Vicky Moscholiou, Yiannis Parios, Stamatis Kokotas, Giorgos And...
The poetry collection “Ek Gynaikos” by Marianna Nikolaou was presented by Giannis Papoutsakis on the 16 June edition of “Heliotrope”. The episode featured songs by Giorgos Dalaras, Dulce Pontes, Kostas Hatzis, Nikos Androulakis, among others.
Irini Dialechti Kouromichelaki -a psychotherapist, musician, actress, and poet- was the guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on the May 26th episode of "Heliotrope". She discussed her poetry collection Erimin leipeis, which explores central themes of sorrow, absence, and solitude. The episode was complemented...
The episode of the show "Heliotrope" with Giannis Papoutsakis is dedicated to the 106th anniversary of the Genocide of the Pontic Greeks. The program featurs poignant poetry honoring the memory of the victims, set to music by Mahler, Barber, Delerue.
”Ο βυσσινόκηπος”, το ”κύκνειο άσμα” του Άντον Τσέχωφ ήταν το θέμα των ”Ηλιοτροπίων” του Γιάννη Παπουτσάκη στις 12 Μάη, με αφορμή μια παράσταση του σπουδαίου θεατρικού έργου του μεγάλου Ρώσου δημιουργού, σε σκηνοθεσία και διασκευή της Έφης Ρευματά. Για το έργο μίλησαν δυο από τις πρωταγωνίστριές του, η Θεοδοσία Λεβίδη και η Βίβιαν Στουρνάρα
The poet, painter, and performer Demi Samoili was a guest of Giannis Papoutsakis on April 28th on the show "Heliotrope," where she read poems from her poetry collection "Tastes of Summer." Songs were played featuring the voices of Maria Farantouri, Eleni Vitali, Manolis Mitsias, Takis Konstantakopoulos,...
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