The guest author talks about his studies in screenwriting, theater, literature, and poetry, as well as his distinctive books, including the award-winning work on Hypatia.
In an open conversation with Themis Rodamitis, he discusses the importance of books for children, which he also writes, his favorite...
Θέμης Ροδαμίτης
The dynamic poet discusses poetry, his unique and thought-provoking essays, and his literary criticism work.
The second part of the show's tribute to the sea features selected texts by Papantoniou, Karkavitsas, Myrivilis, Ondamianou, and Lacarrière, along with songs by composers such as Hatzidakis, Spanou, Mikroutsikos, Lagios, and others, with reference to the sea. The texts are read by Grigoris Valtinos, Ger...
The show “Our Town” presents a tribute to the island of Mykonos. The program showcases important documents and writings from notable figures about the history of this unique island, as well as the current conditions that create significant uncertainty for its residents.
Nikos Xydakis discusses the island’...
On Saturday, August 31st, 2024, the show “Our Town” presentσ a small tribute to Poetry and Music about the Sea.
The episode features selected poems by Elytis, Seferis, Cavafy, Karyotakis, Kavadias, and Empeirikos. Additionally, songs from Mikis Theodorakis’ work that reference the sea will be pla...
On Monday, July 29, from 19:00 to 20:00 Athens time (with a repeat on Tuesday, July 30, from 16:00 to 17:00 AM), the show “Our Town” will feature Christoforos Krokidis. The renowned guitarist, with his enviable artistic career, will talk about the early rock bands of the 1970s he was part of, which contributed to the creation of the rock scene in Greece. He will share stories from 1989 to 2002, when he closely collaborated with Vasilis Papakonstantinou and composed many of his famous hits (“Chronia Polla,” “Ta Chalia Mou,” “Odos Ellinon,” “Parapona sti Lina,” “Kapardina,” “Hamenes Agapes,” and more). ... Read more
On Saturday 27 July 2024, at 12:00 Athens time, Vassilis Rouvalis will be a guest in "Our Town".
The guest will discuss his extensive body of work, encompassing poetry, essays, short stories, and translation. He will also address his role at the Hellenic Open University, where he oversees the creative...
On Saturday, July 20, 2024, 12:00-13:00 Athens time, the show "Our Town" will host Alkis Panagiotidis.The popular film, theater and television actor will refer to the films he took part, which defined a whole era of Greek cinema (Γλυκιά Συμμορία, Τα κουρέλια τραγουδούν ακόμα, Η κόντρα and more), the ma...
The unparalleled and eminent Greek oud soloist and singer Nikos Saragoudas passed away a few days ago, leaving behind a powerful legacy of virtuosity and expressiveness that will always move his peers and the wider audience, earning their admiration.
Nikos Saragoudas worked alongside top Greek musicians,...
In an in-depth discussion with Themis Rodamitis, Panos Kyparissis reads his poems and talks about his many and varied activities: directing, acting, translations for the theater and his teaching activities.
The award-winning poet, recipient of the State Prize for Poetry, discusses and reads excerpts...
On Monday, June 24th, the show “Our Town” will present the second part of the tribute to Charlie Parker and Julio Cortázar. Acclaimed composer and bassist Petros Klampanis will speak on the show.
Charlie Parker was one of the most important African-American jazz musicians, making a st...
On Saturday June 22nd at 12:00-13:00 Athens time, "Our Town" will present ANIMASYROS 2024, the largest international animation festival in Greece and one of the largest in Europe, which returns from September 23 to 29, 2024 to Syros.
Vassilis Karamitsanis, president of this multi-year and successful...
On Sunday, June 16th, "Our Town" hosted two important jazz soloists.
In the first part, we presented Vasilis Xenopoulos. A composer, saxophonist, a multifaceted personality who lives, creates and teaches in London, he talked to us about his relationship with English musicians, the ideas he shares...
On Monday, May 27,"Our Town" hosted Giannis Ilidis, who took us on a journey through an entire era - Athens of the '50s, '60s, and '70s: the neighborhoods, the everyday people, their hangouts, the theaters, the cinemas, the record stores, the artists of the day.
On the occasion of his book "Magical...
On Sunday, May 12th, at 12:00-14:00 Athens time, the show “Our Town” will pay tribute to the musical ensemble 'Encardia'.It has been 20 years since the band first introduced us to the traditional songs of the Greek-speaking regions of Southern Italy. We have been moved by the folk songs of love and...
The beloved troubadour refers to the reasons and inspirations of his creation, the myths of Crete, the people of his village but also to those he considers wise in life.
The show refers to his great love for painting, his close relationship with Vangelis Papathanasiou, their common interests such...
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