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The godfather of rhythm and blues

Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes, better known to popular music history as Johnny, was a seminal influence on American R&B and rock and roll.

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Adriana

he Greek radio show host on PBS giving Australian afternoons a Mediterranean flavour.

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Tania Giannouli: ‘We need beauty, today, more than ever’

Following her participation in a 10-hour long concert of collective improvisation by 15 musicians at the Nisyros Volcano, Nikos Fotakis speaks to musician Tania Giannouli.

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Rebetiko: the Melbourne experience

The first Melbourne Rebetiko Festival is under way, bringing together seasoned musicians with the new generation of the city’s ‘rebetes’.

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Music without borders

Composer John Psathas speaks about his latest and most ambitious project, No Man’s Land, which draws inspiration from the horrors of WW1 to suggest a vision of global unity.

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The healing power of demotic music

Grammy-winning producer Christopher King speaks about his obsession with Greek traditional music, showcased in his latest collection unearthed from early 20th century recordings.

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A jazz take on the odyssey of a Melbourne icon

Eugene Ball remembers his longtime collaborator, legendary jazzman Allan Browne and his legacy.

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‘I’d like to see more Greek music played in the concert halls’

Hailed as one of the top performers of Beethoven’s music, pianist Stefan Cassomenos describes his quest to discover his identity as a Greek Australian classical musician.

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A Greek muso in the court of the Ethiopian jazz king

Bassist Chris Frangou is about to hit the stage with Black Jesus Experience, sharing the stage with the legendary Mulatu Astatke at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

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Rapper Soulja Boy signs deal with Greek billionaire

The Atlanta rapper has been welcomed to the FilmOn family, owned by Alki David

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