Music
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Meet the Greek Australian musician who travels the Greek islands playing his clarinet
Theodore Skaltsas’ love affair with the clarinet, one of the most iconic instruments of Greece, started at a very young age and developed despite the fact that he was born …
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Diaspora Review: a rave for the senses by Chamber Made
Diaspora, a production by Chamber Made, sets out to explore the nature of consciousness as society moves closer to the post-human digital realm. It is a concept inspired by Australian …
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Glykeria and Hatzigiannis wow Melbourne audiences with their music
Melbourne Pavillion was jam-packed for two consecutive nights as hordes gathered to hear singer Glykeria and Michalis Hatzigiannis perform on the last leg of their joint Australian tour. In recent …
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Nikolas Karagiaouris on the past, present and future of opera in Greece
Nikolas Karagiaouris is a baritone with a rich repertoire and multiple collaborations with some of Greece’s most important artists and institutions, such as the Greek National Opera. Born in Patras, …
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Get ready for a ‘Grand arrival’ of Greek singers!
Greek singers are expected to arrive en masse to Australia in the upcoming weeks, promising a spring season filled with kefi! For some this is a much awaited return, while …
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WHAT’S ON Guide: Greek-inspired events across Australia, 12 September onward
NATIONAL NAXATRAS LIVE Psychedelic Space Rock Revolutionaries NAXATRAS from Greece make their debut in Australia this month, hitting SYDNEY: LazyBones Lounge Restaurant & Bar on Thursday 12 September, The Vanguard …
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WHAT’S ON Guide: Greek-inspired events across Australia, 5 September onward
NATIONAL THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET: ‘SYLVIA’ The Australian Ballet is presenting the Australian premiere of Stanton Welch’s new production, ‘Sylvia’. On show now until Tuesday 10 September at Arts Centre Melbourne …
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Legendary musician Yanni releases new song inspired by his daughter
Legendary artist Yanni released a new song on Friday, titled ‘Ladyhawk’. He revealed to his fans that the song is named in honour of his daughter Krystalán and the special …
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Rembetika Blues from Smyrna to Syria: How the music style became the soundtrack for displaced migrants
Sydney-based filmmaker Mary Zournazi’s upcoming documentary ‘Rembetika Blues’ traverses Australia, Egypt, Greece, Italy, the US and UK to chronicle how the haunting Greek rebel music become the soundtrack for forced …
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Anna Vissi releaseas ‘Iliotropia’, her latest music video clip
Anna Vissi’s latest music video release ‘Iliotropia’ (Sunflowers) was launched in Greece on 1 September. Panik Records’ YouTube channel first presented the impressive music video accompanying the song, with lyrics/composition …