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Athens and Epidaurus Festival program announced
The Athens and Epidaurus Festival is held annually from May until mid-August and is one of the oldest performing arts festivals of Europe. The beauty of the ancient venues attract …
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Interview: Christos Dantis says meeting with Greeks abroad is a ‘highlight’ of his tours
If ever a Greek musician/singer could be likened to legendary Prince, Christos Dantis is the closest you could get as far as versatility is concerned. With a back catalogue that …
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Melbourne remembers rebetiko master Panagiotis Toundas
Ask any rebetiko expert about Panagiotis Toundas and they will confirm he has earned his place in the genre’s hall of fame. Despite his impact as perhaps the most prominent …
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George Kallis composes ‘Cliffs of Freedom’ soundtrack [VIDEOS]
It is not the first time Greece has taken the centrestage in the Hollywood film industry be it antiquity and mythology or the World War I&II events. A new film, …
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Australian Hellenic Choir officially up and running, auditions now open
The Australian Hellenic Choir on Tuesday announced it is officially up and running. Founded by James Tsolakis, the Sydney-based choral group is multicultural and multilingual. It has been formed with …
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Greece set to win Eurovision 1st Semi-Finals, and Australia is 4th in prognostics
Eurovision pundits have gone back to the drawing board following the Eurovision rehearsals for the semi-finals. Greece’s Canadian-born Katerine Duska still remains the favourite to win the semi-final with her …
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Plutarchos performs in Australia this weekend
Yiannis Ploutarchos is in Australia for three performances this weekend providing Greek audiences with a treat. The first performance kicks off at the Croatian Club in Sydney on 3 May, …
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A Musical Odyssey brings the sounds of Greece to Australian shores
Following the release of their first album ‘Songs from Greece’ and tour of the Ionian islands, Australian three-piece A Musical Odyssey is back on Australian shores and preparing to take …
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How a Greek Aussie DJ attacked in Istanbul has found solace in music and the locals
With a smile on his face and a bag full of house music classics, Greek Australian DJ JK (Johnny Kassimatis) has been entertaining masses of music-goers for three decades. I …
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Acclaimed harpist Mary Doumany meets cult thereminist Miles Brown in an exciting experimental collaboration
An extraordinary installation taking place at the Rosslyn Gallery has become the source of inspiration for Mary Doumany and Miles Brown’s new outfit, The Narcoleptor. Tonight sees the classical harp …