Our Town

Dreams seen through the eyes of poets—dreams of desire rather than certainty—dreams that travel through boundless space beyond time, often guided by a new poetic reality imbued with a festive spirit. Produced and presented by Themis Rodamitis

The radio program “Our Town” on Voice of Greece presents: “The Festivities of the Bouats.” This second episode dedicated to the bouats features composer Linos Kokotos, singer-songwriter Themis Andreadis, and performer Michalis Violiaris—three artists who experienced, each in their own distinct way,...

A reflective broadcast devoted to the search for the dream—as both desire and lived experience in everyday life. Themis Rodamitis shares short narratives that unfold along the quiet “paths” of dreaming, accompanied by carefully chosen music from a wide range of Greek and international repertoires. Produced and pre...

Rebetiko flourished in working-class neighborhoods such as Piraeus, Kokkinia, Nea Ionia, Kaisariani, and beyond. Guest on the program is leading authority and scholar of rebetiko, and author Panagiotis Kounadis, who speaks about key artists of the era, gathering places, neighborhoods, feasts, and c...

The episode explores the enchanting world of the bouat of Plaka — the historic live-music venues that shaped a unique chapter in Greek musical culture and played a decisive role in the emergence of the Greek “New Wave.” Guest in the studio is Vangelis Dikos, singer, musician, and founder of the legen...

Renowned scholar, composer, soloist, and author devoted to the ancient lyre, Nikos Xanthoulis, performs live in the studio, presenting original compositions and rare melodies on this exceptional instrument, while reflecting on its long and multifaceted journey through time. The multi-award-winning a...

"Our Town" welcomes Greek painter and Professor at the Athens School of Fine Arts, Marios Spiliopoulos, for an in-depth conversation. In a wide-ranging and thoughtful discussion with Themis Rodamitis, the artist reflects on some of the most pressing social issues of our time—violence, fear, love, d...

 “Our Town” with Themis Rodamitis welcomes the acclaimed vocalists Yiota Negka and Korina Legaki. The two guests discuss the significance and enduring value of laïko and traditional Greek song today, as a vital and defining part of Greece’s cultural heritage. Special reference is made to the stage pro...

“Our Town” with Themis Rodamitis welcomes the distinguished conductor and pianist Miltos Logiadis, who reflects on the defining moments of his artistic journey. He speaks in depth about his close relationship with Manos Hadjidakis, their long-standing collaboration, and his tenure as conductor of the O...

“Our Town” hosts journalist and author Nikos Vatopoulos for an intimate conversation with Themis Rodamitis, prompted by his new book “From the Museum to Kypseli”, part of Metaichmio’s series “Routes in Athens.”  Vatopoulos speaks about the city he so deeply cherishes — Athens — its neighbourh...

The Voice of Greece program “Our Town” presents a special broadcast from Studio B of Hellenic Radio, featuring beloved and emblematic Greek songs, in a program dedicated to those who keep memories alive, to those who still sing together in company, and, of course, to Greeks abroad. In the first part o...