Mazonakis now rules Greek streaming, claiming Spotify's top 9 spots as fans revisit his catalog and airplay soars 253% after his death.
Northern Evia kicks off its much-anticipated music festival this weekend, pairing Greek composer Evanthia Reboutsika’s seaside concert with an audiovisual tribute to Vangelis
Greek singer Dimitris Kokotas, son of legend Stamatis Kokotas, has died at 57 after spending more than two years in hospital following a heart attack in 2024
The 10th Rebetiko Festival kicks off on August 26 and brings workshops, concerts, masterclasses and fun
TO BHMA International Edition speaks with Angeliki Spyridaki, founder of the country’s first music export office, about her mission to put Greek music on the world stage
Beyond her celebrated career, Mary Linda will be remembered for her warmth, humility and kindness; qualities that endeared her to colleagues and audiences alike
The acclaimed Greek singer will launch the Athens Concert Hall in Northern Evia's cultural program, kicking off a season of free concerts, festivals and educational events across the region
Thousands danced from dusk till late at night at Athens' first AXOS Festival, a modern reinvention of the traditional Greek village fair
Greek rebetiko and folk music brought audiences in Istanbul together, highlighting the enduring cultural ties and shared musical heritage between Greece and Turkey.
With his signature cabaret style, Giorgos Marinos redefined Greek nightlife, challenging taboos with his boldness and disarming honesty
The Guardian has published its annual list of the 10 best music albums from around the world, and this year it features a Greek entry
Major live music venues in Athens and Thessaloniki are fully booked for the holidays, with Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations driving prices sharply higher for premium tables and drinks
The issue of intellectual property and a how a late creator's heirs and rights-holders perceive their legacy in live performances made headlines in Greece, on the occasion of a touring musical tribute to Manos Hatzidakis and Mikis Theodorakis
Aliagas spoke of Mouskouri with unusual candor for television, saying, “She is my friend, my mother, and my sister,” clearly fighting emotion.
This episode of Explaining Greece delves into the world of Savvopoulos — or “Nionios,” as his fans lovingly call him. Still, what you’ll hear is only a glimpse; the real Savvopoulos can only be discovered through his songs
The celebrated composer, producer, and father of singer Vicky Leandros passed away at 102, leaving behind a musical legacy that bridged Greece and Europe and sold more than 120 million records worldwide
In lieu of wreaths, the family encourages donations to music education: a cause close to the Savvopoulos’ heart.
As Greece mourns its great troubadour, a 2024 bilingual edition of his lyrics—along with English renditions of a few beloved songs—offers non-Greek-speaking audiences a rare chance to step into the poetry of Savvopoulos
The late Greek singer-songwriter gave his final Athens performance last June at the historic Rockwave Festival, in a night that brought together three generations of fans and celebrated a lifetime of musical storytelling
In a rare 1989 interview, Greece’s most influential singer-songwriter reflects on politics, ideology, and the moral decline of a generation — blending wit, remorse, and sharp insight into a country losing its way.