Music
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Nick Tsiavos’ free-flowing musical exploration
The acclaimed double-bassist performs his byzantine-infused music at La Mama, before embarking on a ‘small odyssey’ around Greece
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Melbourne Festival presents tribute to Iannis Xenakis
One of the most acclaimed and influential artists to ever emerge from Greece is being celebrated this year, featuring pianist and harpsichord player Peter de Jager.
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Ilias Vrettos in Australia
Explore the 2017 tour dates schedule for the popular Greek singer.
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When Jimi Hendrix did (not) meet Manolis Chiotis – and other persisting Greek music myths
Greek music is often found looking for some sort of external international validation – which makes for some charming, yet false stories.
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Nick Tsiavos at Overground: A festival within a festival
The Greek Australian double bassist will be performing on the last day of Supersense festival.
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Greek music community in mourning after Arleta’s passing
“If Greek song was a river, then one of its banks is Arleta; all the rest are on the other bank”.
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‘Being Greek means pouring your heart out in any song that you sing’
As she sets out to launch her debut single, soulful vocalist Phoebe Day describes how her background influenced her quest to connect through music.
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‘I hope my songs can make people feel like they’re not alone’
Introducing Blondel, AKA Bianca Gatsios, a 21-year-old singer-songwriter with a powerful voice and haunting songs, who narrates dark stories.
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Jazzman at work
As he prepares to pay tribute to one of his guitar heroes, Jack Pantazis talks about his ‘humbling’ experience in music and his recent rediscovery of his Greek background.