Greek Music Express

Today, May 22, we are celebrating International Day for Biological Diversity, an important day for all citizens with environmental sensibilities. From Katerina Kyrmizi’s Goldfish to Arleta’s Wolf and from Eleni Dimou’s Fox to Yannis Parios’ Canary, the Greek song invites us to respect and appreciate nature ...

Today, May 21, according to the Greek Orthodox Church, it is the feast day of Saint Constantine and Saint Helena; in other words, all Helens and Costases have their name day today and …hronia polla to them. Our destination: Songs about Helen. Τραγούδια για την Ελένη Σήμερα, 21 Μαΐου, η Ελένη, η Έλενα,...

Today, we are celebrating the magical music of a great Polish composer whose soundtracks have accompanied some of the greatest moments of European cinema. The occasion? His birthday, as he was born on May 20, 1955. By the way, this is an artist who is in love with Greece, has appeared live in major...

Today, we are completing our tribute to a beautiful island and its fascinating music, which we started a few weeks ago but never had the chance to conclude. Our track list is dominated by masters of the lyre and of singing: Nikos Xylouris, Giannis Xylouris, Alexandros Papadakis, Nikos Stratakis, Antonis...

Some weeks ago, we explored the multiple ways in which tradition has inspired a younger generation of artists active in rock and beyond, and today we revisit this theme with some more beloved bands and tunes of ours: Thrax Punks, Balothizer, Banda Entopica, Darnakes, Kontrabando, Babo Koro, VIC, Martha...

The soothing ambient music that we have been listening to throughout this week reminds us of a scientifically established fact: Music has the ability to boost our health holistically and is an accessible resource to have in our well-being toolkit. So, do not hesitate to pump up the volume and if anyone...

Our music this week is characterised by a “visual”, cinematic character, encouraging functions such as relaxation and contemplation. Creators such as Giorgos Stavrianos and Michalis Koumpios generate soundscapes that mobilize our senses, highlighting the connection between music and wellness. Our des...

Today, March 27, it is World Theatre Day and we are celebrating it by revisiting some of the greatest music and songs that a superb composer has written for theatrical performances. In parallel, we shall be sharing the messages that important figures of global theatre have shared regarding this very...

From Villagers of Ioannina City to Gidiki and Koupes, there is a fascinating spectrum of bands that the lover of Greek music can turn to in order to enjoy the merging of rock / hard rock and tradition. Unexpected arrangements, endless improvisation, and a Dionysian spirit of a return to nature and the...

Today, March 25, we are of course celebrating Greek Independence Day with songs that refer to Greece itself. Greece, the mother; filled with light; in danger; travelling; offering water in hell; with multiple faces appearing on the mirror; selling its children like slaves in the markets. Our destination:...

Today, and throughout this week, we are exploring the multiple ways in which tradition has inspired a younger generation of artists active in and around rock. Darnakes, Babo Koro and Banda Entopica are just some of the pioneering bands that revitalize tradition with their fresh, youthful approach. Μια φρ...

This week, we revisit Greek traditional music through the eyes of contemporary bands that are inspired by the past while shaping the present with their modern artistic tools. Kontrabando, Transidelia, Balothizer, and beyond. Μια φρέσκια ματιά στην παράδοση Ι Αυτή την εβδομάδα, επανεξετάζουμε τη...

The end of our week-long tribute to the first half of the 2000s takes us to the exotic universe of Stamatis Spanoudakis, the unique harmonies of Trifono, the folk melancholy of Orfeas Peridis, the reggae carefreeness of Locomondo. Τα ελληνικά 2000s: Η σοδειά του ’04 Το τέλος του αφιερώματός μ...

From Kore.Ydro to Sigmatropic and from Dimitris Papadimitriou to Evanthia Reboutsika, the yield of 2003 carries an interesting blend of innovation and melodiousness. Art song, rock ballad, music for films, bright moments of a variety of genres that carry the thrust from the end of the 20th century. Τα ε...

Singer-songwriters such as Sokratis and Thanasis? Rock mega-bands such as Ypogeia Revmata? Ethnic priestesses such as Kristi Stasinopoulou? Masters of melody such as Stavros Lantsias? 2002 had it all. Τα ελληνικά 2000s: Η σοδειά του ’02 Τραγουδοποιοί όπως ο Σωκράτης και ο Θανάσης; Ροκ συγκροτή...

The cosmopolitanism of Savina Yannatou meets the robustness of Dimitris Mitropanos, the I provisation of Mode Plagal coexists with the folk immediacy of Mario, the dark narrations of Loudovikos ton Anogion goes hand-in-hand with the protest spirit of Miltos Pashalidis. 2001 - One more year in the life...

Today, and throughout the rest of the week, we are exploring the first half of a fascinating decade, the 2000s, and the music that was produced back then in Greece. Our destination: Music released in the year 2000. Τα ελληνικά 2000s: Η σοδειά του ’00 Σήμερα, και καθ' όλη τη διάρκεια της εβδομ...

From hymns to dithyrambs, Ancient Greek music contains forms of music that correspond to different occasions and aspects of social life. Our knowledge of this music is founded on fragments of scores, literary references and other sources, and is enriched by the work of pioneering artists-researchers...