“Our Town” with Themis Rodamitis presents a special tribute titled “Echoes of Manos Hadjidakis.”
The broadcast revisits landmark texts, songs and musical moments—distinct highlights from the rich and singular journey of a beloved and unforgettable composer who spoke to us with the mos...
with Nikol Liakostavrou
“The pre-appointed hero is the future tyrant…”
An interview with Manos Hadjidakis for Tachydromos magazine, published on October 19, 1973 — one month before the Polytechnic uprising.
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On Thursday, 13 November, the programme “Imprint” with Fuli Zavitsanou welcomed Theodora Psychoyou, Professor at the Department of Musicology at the Sorbonne and Director of the Institute for Research in Musicology (IReMus), on the occasion of the international conference to be held at the Sorbonne on ...
How did Nikos Koundouros first meet Thanasis Veggos?What was Dinos Iliopoulos’ opinion of “The Ogre of Athens”?How did Pavlos Nirvanas persuade Alexandros Papadiamantis to be photographed at Dexameni?And which fairy tale did Manos Hadjidakis love most?
The answers unfolded on “Journeys Basking in Gree...
In the wake of Dionysis Savvopoulos’s passing and the 100th anniversary of Manos Hadjidakis’s birth, “Sweet Life” fills the air with beloved melodies — and, as always, with words about the gastronomy and culture carried within flavors.
Guests on the show include:
Dimitris Theofilou, who takes...
Marking three important anniversaries — the Liberation of Athens, the 28th of October, and the 100th anniversary of the birth of Manos Hadjidakis — Voice of Greece’s program “Historical Walks”, hosted by Marilena Katsimi, embarks on a special radio journey where Music remembers History. Through the lesse...
100 Years of Manos Hadjidakis, 100 years of his presence, his melodies, his critical thinking. Obviously, the entire week here aboard “Greek Music Express”, Voice of Greece’s daily English-speaking broadcast, is dedicated to our great composer.It all begins on Monday, 20 October, with songs and melod...
Marking one hundred years since the birth of Manos Hadjidakis - the composer who profoundly shaped Greek music and culture, and who also served as Director of "Trito Programma" - the Third Programme of Greek Radio (ERT), Tuesday’s episode of “Human Landscapes” (21 October 2025) is dedicated to all t...
To mark the centenary of the birth of two of Greece’s greatest modern composers, Mikis Theodorakis and Manos Hadjidakis, the program “Narratives – Stories and Fairy Tales for All Ages” presents a special tribute to the musical legacy of these two towering figures, born in the same year—1925—just three months apart.
To mark the centenary of the birth of two of Greece’s greatest modern composers, Mikis Theodorakis and Manos Hadjidakis, the program “Narratives – Stories and Fairy Tales for Children and Grown-Ups” presents a special tribute to the musical legacy of these two towering figures, born in the same year—1925—just three months apart.
To mark the centenary of the birth of two of Greece’s greatest modern composers, Mikis Theodorakis and Manos Hadjidakis, the program “Narratives – Stories and Fairy Tales for Children and Grown-Ups” presents a special tribute to the musical legacy of these two towering figures, born in the same yea...
To mark the centenary of the birth of two of Greece’s greatest modern composers, Mikis Theodorakis and Manos Hadjidakis, the program “Narratives – Stories and Fairy Tales for All Ages” presents a special tribute to the musical legacy of these two towering figures, born in the same year—1925—just three months...
Filippos Kotsaridis, President of the Hellenic Community of Brussels, was the guest on this episode of "Faraway Words", speaking on the occasion of the upcoming sold-out concert in tribute to the centenary of Manos Hadjidakis and Mikis Theodorakis, to be held in the Belgian capital on Saturday, 28 June.
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This Sunday, “Our Town” with Themis Rodamitis welcomes one of the most iconic voices of Greek music: Aliki Kayaloglou.
In an intimate and wide-ranging conversation, the acclaimed performer reflects on the key moments of her recording career, the repertoire she chose to bring to life, and the dis...
It was the moment when everything changed. History was rewritten… In post-civil war Greece, marked by hatred, betrayal, and relentless punishment, Manos Hadjidakis dared to do the unthinkable—to set the record straight. He resurrected an entire segment of society from the chest of condemnation and con...
The show "Journeys Basking in Greek Light" with Giannis Papoutsakis on October 20 was dedicated to Manos Hadjidakis, marking 99 years since his birth on October 23. The guest was author Kostas Papaspilios, who discussed his book about the "Great Romantic" of Greek music, titled "I Will Tell You About...
The story of the tango legend, Carlos Gardel, and how he influenced Manos Hadjidakis. A mythical figure whose voice and stage presence impacted Latin America and beyond... How he died and the theories that spoke of murder. How he is "connected" to the death of Manos Hadjidakis' father. How Che Guevara...
The week that starts today here at GME has a more classical scent, as it explores piano versions of Greek songs or works written especially for this instrument. Today, we will be celebrating the encounter of Manos Hadjidakis with traditional and rebetiko rhythms and melodies, as it has been reflected...
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