Maja Jovic
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Muslim-Christian coexistence, before the nation
“In what circumstances might freedom be curtailed? In what circumstances do people begin to focus on their identities to the exclusion of others?”
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Rembetika: the best of the Balkans
Following his sell-out Melbourne performance, Gypsy musician Goran Bregovic speaks about his music and why he believes rembetika are the best sounds of the Balkans
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Heria psila for Hatzigiannis!
In anticipation of Melbourne and Sydney’s free festival shows, we talk to Mihalis Hatzigiannis about his music, global fans and the industry
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Art, the vehicle through which the spirit speaks
Paul Laspagis talks about his upcoming solo exhibition, the visual world he is inspired by and his own artistic integrity
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Greek national rugby team calling for overseas players
Nick Penna talks to Neos Kosmos about his passion for the Greek National Rugby Union Team, which is taking its professional outlook step by step.
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One Pole’s journey with Greek art
Fluent in Greek, Polish artist Iwona Glinka is in Melbourne in an attempt to help the artists of Greece, something she has done many times before
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Living the gypsy sound
Panagiotis Andreou talks about his band of New York misfits and gypsy rhythms
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A bright mind in Aboriginal child healthcare
Neos Kosmos talks to Dr Jonathan Carapetis, rheumatic heart disease specialist and leader in Aboriginal child health research in Australia
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Reliving the Retreat days
Apodimi Kompania is set to revive the Retreat days and celebrate the memory of Hector Cosmas on its 2013 Australia tour.