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Nikos Fotakis

Dialogue

Fossilised politics

Climate change presents politicians with an urgent situation; they in turn respond with half measures and big words.

Life

The healing power of demotic music

Grammy-winning producer Christopher King speaks about his obsession with Greek traditional music, showcased in his latest collection unearthed from early 20th century recordings.

Dialogue

Death and taxes

Why are we led to believe that taxation is something so unpleasant, while in fact it is the most tangible act of citizenship?

Life

A jazz take on the odyssey of a Melbourne icon

Eugene Ball remembers his longtime collaborator, legendary jazzman Allan Browne and his legacy.

Life

‘I’d like to see more Greek music played in the concert halls’

Hailed as one of the top performers of Beethoven’s music, pianist Stefan Cassomenos describes his quest to discover his identity as a Greek Australian classical musician.

Dialogue

Who’s afraid of multiculturalism?

You know the times are changing when the most progressive, reasonable voices in the west come from representatives of the Muslim community. But not everyone is ready for change.

Life

A Greek muso in the court of the Ethiopian jazz king

Bassist Chris Frangou is about to hit the stage with Black Jesus Experience, sharing the stage with the legendary Mulatu Astatke at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

Life

‘Greece is not a devastated country’

Theatre director Yannis Kalavrianos speaks of his successful productions and determination to continue working on seminal play, Sons and Daughters.

News

Pro-Trump Greeks. Not as far-fetched an idea as it seems

Reports of US Greeks supporting Trump were dismissed, but so was the presidential contender’s campaign overall. Now the right-wing populist is dominating the public sphere.

News

Is Greece heading for another election?

Faced with another impasse, Alexis Tsipras might resort to a drastic measure, but heading to the polls could prove to be a tricky gamble, exposing Europe’s weaknesses.

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