Odysseas Kripotos
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Patricia Karvelas at Fronditha Care delivers an Inspiring International Women’s Day discussion
Fronditha Care featured ABC journalist Patricia Karvelas as its special guest celebrating International Women’s Day 2024. Faye Spiteri OAM, Fronditha Care CEO, hosted the event with over 60 guests, who …
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The success and promising future of the Musik-ί Festival
The inaugural Mousik-ί Festival proved to be an impressive and promising initiative, setting the stage for a bright future in the Greek-Australian music scene. The festival showcased bands from the …
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Sophiya, why are you Greek-rapping in Australia?
“Do you want to do the interview in Greek or English?” This was the first question, third-generation Greek Australian artist Sophiya asked me when we met for the interview. I …
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Multi-instrumentalist and producer Nikodimos on his new album and why “wog” is not an insult anymore
When listening to Melbourne band Proto Moro’s underground jazz-funk masterpiece “Club X,” you may recognise tones and scales that are frequently heard in Greek villages during large celebrations and gatherings. …
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A special Greek music celebration in Brunswick
In modern Greece, koutouki is usually an underground restaurant or tavern where patrons are often treated by local musicians playing laika and rebetika. Koutouki offers a welcoming, cosy and joyful …
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Starting over in a new country
I met Thomas Nianiakos shortly after he finished his shift. Although he had just spent eight hours cooking breakfast and a three-course lunch for over 100 residents at Fronditha Care’s …