Music
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Tsitsanis, Hatzidakis, Xarchakos, Theodorakis: Songs of Liberation concert cancelled
Following the announcement of the Victorian Government’s updated restrictions on theatres, the Greek Community of Melbourne regrettably has had to cancel the rescheduled 14 June performance of the concert; ‘Tsitsanis, …
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George Tsalikis’ son blows out birthday candles with Australia
Greek singer George Tsalikis has been wowing audiences in sold-out concerts in Australia over the past few weeks. Despite scheduled performances in Melbourne, he had to leave in order to …
Greek-Canadian multicultural hero brings the bouzouki power to China
When George Sampson Sapounidis PHD, thought to learn a traditional Chinese folk song and then perform it before a Chinese audience in Ottawa, Canada, where he worked as a federal …
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George Tsalikis leaves Melbourne due to coronavirus
George Tsalikis has been in Australia over the past few weeks, where he quarantined and performed some much awaited concerts for the Greek community. Having already given some sensational live …
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‘Disappointment’ as Dimitris Basis concert is postponed due to Melbourne’s lockdown
Stuttgart-born Dimitris Basis, in Australia for the celebration of the Bicentennial of the Greek Revolution, was to have performed in Melbourne on 29 May, however his presentation of uplifting songs …
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2021 Eurovision winner has been crowned – Greece makes it to Top 10
Greek fans might not be celebrating a win at this year’s Eurovision contest, but it is fair to say the prize was claimed by a nation that desperately needed a …
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The Greek Darwin girl topping US charts makes ‘Aussie’ comeback
Darwin raised musician Vassy Karagiorgos found a creative way to tackle homesickness while continuing her music career in Los Angeles. Her new single “CHASE” is a collaboration between the multi-platinum …
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Dimitris Basis says “Greece’s heart will beat in Australia for many more decades to come”
Stuttgart-born Dimitris Basis is no stranger to the plight of diasporan Greeks. His own parents lived and worked in Germany during his most formative years, before they returned to their …
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Greek Community of Melbourne will host Dimitris Basis in May
In times of upheaval and chaos, music and song have inspired Greek people to struggle for a better world and to honour those who have given their lives for a …
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Lonsdale Street Greek Music Festival a joyful pointer to better things for the year ahead
It might not have boasted the numbers of previous years, but this year’s Lonsdale Street Greek Music Festival 2021 brought some light back to the Melbourne CBD. The numbers who …