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Manos Hadjidakis: The grand poet of Greek music

Manos Hadjidakis (1925-1994) has left his mark on contemporary music in Greece and abroad. Bringing together different styles – from classical to folk and rock – he is remembered as …

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Eleonora Zouganeli to headline 2019 Greek Festivals

One of the brightest stars of the contemporary music scene in Greece, Eleonora Zouganeli will headline this year’s Greek festivals, performing at the Lonsdale St Greek Festival in Melbourne and …

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Think the harp is an angelic, heavenly instrument? Maria Christina Harper wants you to think again!

There is a scene in the 1970 Disney classic cartoon The Aristocats, in which said cats – Duchess and her three kittens – are led by the suave alleycat Thomas …

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A musical celebration of Mikis Theodorakis in Adelaide

A unique concert dedicated to the music of Mikis Theodorakis is set to take place in the Adelaide suburb of Woodville on Saturday. Presented by the Greek Orthodox Community of …

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6-year-old piano prodigy Stelios Kerasidis to play at Carnegie Hall [WATCH]

It was a little bit over a year ago when young Stelios Kerasidis made his first TV appearance on ‘Greece’s Got Talent’ playing Beethoven like a professional pianist. The 6-year-old …

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Singing her way to glory

Nine years of age seems to be a little early in a person’s life to be accomplishing anything too significant, or setting life goals. And yet, Olivia Giannikopoulos seems to …

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Calling all contemporary Greek music lovers

Melbourne is a fair distance from Greece, but when an OPEN JAM ‘Καφενειο’ session is underway, you’d be convinced otherwise. Organised by Anna Vithoulkas in the heart of Northcote each …

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From Crete to Australia: Xylouris White remind us that home is where music is born

Xylouris White is one of those bands that no matter how much you hear about their music you can never get the whole picture until you listen to it. At …

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Greek music giant launches new venture in Australia

One of Greece’s largest and most historic record labels, MINOS EMI (a Universal Music Company) announced a new project, targeted to the audiences of Australia and New Zealand. The seminal …

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Australia’s best up-and-coming drummer is Greek

Athanasios Lichoudaris was 15 years old when he first sat on the drum kit, replacing the drummer of his heavy metal band. “I was actually the singer,” he remembers, “and …

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