Music
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Kostas Bezos, unsung hero of ’30s Greek music gets international cult following
Rolling Stone magazine includes his old recordings in its list of ‘15 Great Albums You Probably Didn’t Hear in 2017’.
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Xenia Ghali: the songwriter, producer and DJ taking the dance scene by storm
At 28 Xenia Ghali has turned her label into a household name, not to mention becoming an inspiring role model for young girls wanting to pursue a career in the music industry.
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Rebetiko Festival: A homage to the Greek Blues
Group bookings of 10 or more people save 15 per cent on standard tickets if you call the box office.
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Tash Sultana signs international publishing deal
The announcement tops off what has been a big and successful year for the young musician.
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Chris Frangou’s kaleidoscope of sounds
The hyper-energetic bassist describes how his approach to modern jazz was influenced by the folk dances of Greece and the Balkans.
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Dreams of Pontus
Following their performance at the Greek Centre, Jim Claven goes one-on-one with Thessaloniki’s Christos Kaliontzidis and Andonis Pilalidis about Pontian music.
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‘Singing international repertoire helped me become more Greek’
Before setting up for his Sydney concert, Mario Frangoulis shares his thoughts on his career, aspirations and the role of music and art in times of crisis.
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A jazz vocalist improvising her way back to her Greek roots
One of the most acclaimed singers within Melbourne’s thriving jazz scene, Georgie Darvidis is set to embark on her first foray into the Greek songbook.
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‘Being yourself is the best way to go’
One of the finalists of the 2017 National Jazz Awards, 21-year-old trumpet player Tom Avgenicos shares his journey into music, competition and resilience.