On Sunday, 22 June, from 12:00 to 14:00 Athens time (with a repeat broadcast on Monday, 23 June, from 04:00 to 06:00), the radio show “Our Town” presents: “From Mikis Theodorakis to Apostolos Kaldaras.” A tribute to two iconic composers. Many beloved songs will be played throughout the broadcast, creating a melodic atmosphere. Special guests Margarita Theodorakis and Kostas Kaldaras, children of the composers, will share stories from the lives and creative journeys of their fathers. Produced and presented by Themis Rodamitis Broadcast: Sunday, 22 June 2025, 12:00–14:00 (Athens time)Repeat: Monday, 23 June 2025, 04:00–06:00 (Athens time)
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On Saturday, May 17, from 12:00 to 13:00 Athens time (with a repeat on Sunday, May 18, from 04:00 to 05:00), the program “Our Town” presents the first part of a special tribute: “Greek Artists in Vienna.”
This series introduces listeners to remarkable Greek artists living and working in Austria’s capital—a...
“Our Town” presents a special episode titled The Art of Remembering. Inspired by the eponymous film by Anneta Papathanasiou, the episode follows a visual and emotional journey into memory, trauma, healing, and reconciliation.Joining the conversation is visual artist Artemis Alc...
“Our Town” presents a tribute to the award-winning author Menis Koumandareas, whose richly thematic work earned the admiration of young readers, fellow writers, and the broader intellectual communityIn the studio, museologist and niece of the author, Alexandra Tranda, speaks about the full bre...
The singer-poet from Anogeia, Crete, speaks of the collective mourning that endures in small communities, where the spirit of the neighborhood still lives on.He tells us that the lament is written by the one who departs—and that their redemptive wishes must be fulfilled with the sacredness and symbolism o...
Students of the Music School of Alimos reflect on the connection—and the contrast—between light and darkness.
"One cannot darken a space by casting darkness, because darkness has no substance. One can only illuminate it, for only light has presence. And just as darkness is the absence of Light, so ...
The two researchers and performers explore the musical traditions of various regions of Greece—and how these traditions “converse” with those of neighboring peoples, as well as with unique moments of expression drawn from the mysticism of diverse cultures.
Produced and presented by Themis Rodam...
“Our Town” presents a tribute to the award-winning author Menis Koumandareas, whose richly thematic work earned the admiration of young readers, fellow writers, and the broader intellectual communityIn the studio, museologist and niece of the author, Alexandra Tranda, speaks about the full breadth of ...
Greeks around the world can partake in the spiritual journey of Holy Week through the live broadcasts of the sacred services, the Resurrection liturgy of Holy Saturday, and the Vespers of Love on Easter Sunday, offered by Voice of Greece
Throughout Holy Week, at 14:00 Athens time, the English-language...
On Saturday, April 12, from 12:00 to 13:00 (Athens time), with a repeat broadcast on Sunday, April 13, from 04:00 to 05:00, the radio programme Our Town presents the first part of a tribute to Menis Koumandareas.
The second part will air on Monday, April 14, from 22:00 to 23:00 (with a repeat on...
A series of intimate audio portraits where artists converse with the sacred atmosphere of Holy Week, offering personal interpretations through music, voice, and word.
Saturday of Lazarus, April 12 Souzana and Eleni Bougiouklis – “The Lament of the Voice”
Palm Sunday, April 13 Metavasis Ensemble &...
On Sunday, April 6th, 2025, "Our Town" with Themis Rodamitis featured the Vougiouklis sisters. The exceptional performers, researchers, and musicians Suzanna and Eleni Vougiouklis, who sing in more than 20 languages and dialects, have made a unique artistic journey. Their repertoire spans a wide range...
On Saturday, April 5th, from 12:00 to 13:00 (Athens time), the show "Our Town" with Themis Rodamitis presents a special feature on Mandragoras magazine. This unique arts magazine, which also serves as a publishing house with a significant presence in literature, culture, and social initiatives in Athens,...
Our Town presents a special tribute to Stella Haskil.The renowned Greek singer, considered one of the greatest voices of the difficult interwar years, uniquely interpreted the works of legendary Greek popular composers such as Tsitsanis, Kaldaras, Chiotis, Vamvakaris, Binis, and others.
Joining th...
"Our Town" welcomes the award-winning and multi-talented actor Manolis Mavromatakis for an engaging conversation with host Themis Rodamitis on Monday, March 31, at 10:00 PM (Athens time).
Mavromatakis will reflect on key moments from his career in theater, cinema, and acting education, offering insights...
Την Κυριακή 30 Μαρτίου και ώρα Ελλάδας 12:00, η εκπομπή «Η Δική μας Πόλη» θα κάνει ένα αφιέρωμα στη Στέλλα Χασκίλ.
Η σημαντική Ελληνίδα τραγουδίστρια που θεωρήθηκε μια από τις κορυφαίες φωνές στα δύσκολα χρόνια του Μεσοπόλεμου, ερμήνευσε με τον μοναδικό της τρόπο τους μεγάλους Έλληνες λαϊκούς συνθ...
On Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 12:00 to 13:00 (Athens time), the radio show "Our Town" will present a special tribute to poet and translator Giorgos Blanas, one of the leading figures of Greece’s literary generation of the 1980s.
The program aims to highlight the wisdom and transcendent intellectual m...
Giorgos Sarantaris was cherished in a unique way by poetry lovers, leaving behind a powerful poetic legacy. Some of Greece’s greatest poets wrote about him, including Odysseas Elytis, who considered him his mentor.The program explores the remarkable poet and thinker's philosophy on art and life, his d...
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