Erini: A Portrait of Voice, Tradition, and Innovation
Cretan-born and New York-based artist Erini stands at the crossroads of worlds—musical, cultural, and emotional. A singer, composer, and Berklee College of Music professor, Erini has carved a singular space in contemporary music through her fearless blending of genres and traditions. Her artistry traverses jazz, classical, pop, and traditional Greek music, interwoven with poetry and […]
Theodoros Kolokotronis
A Hero of the Greek War of Independence The story of Theodoros Kolokotronis is a remarkable tale of bravery and leadership during the Greek War of Independence. Born in 1782 in the Peloponnese, Kolokotronis came from a prominent family of fighters against Ottoman rule. As the revolution ignited in 1821, he emerged as one of […]
Greek tra(nce)sh sound or just Nekrotsoulithra
Easy-to-digest rave, trance, happy hardcore and pop beats wrapped around revolutionary, original Greek lyrics By Katerina Florous I first heard Nekrotsoulithra’s tracks—probably at some student party or in a cramped, smoky bar somewhere in downtown Athens. Dancey, playful lyrics and something retro, straight out of 2000s euro pop, which I actually never lived through myself. […]
Hadjidakis and I
100 years from the birth of the legendary Greek composer, the author celebrates the anniversary with screenings of the documentary he shot about the legendary musician By Dimitris Vernikos I was still in high school when Hadjidakis was already a living legend. One day, a schoolmate of mine — a year older — took me […]
Save the Night: Thanos Prunarus Unshaken
Support bars, celebrate craft – a conversation with the visionary behind Baba Au Rum, one of the world’s best By Anthony Gabriel But first—who is Thanos Prunarus? Thanos Prunarus is more than just a name behind a bar. He’s the visionary founder of Baba Au Rum in Athens, a cocktail bar that has carved its […]
Hellas
Two homelands, one sound By Ioanna Fatouros When Greek-French artist Hellas decided to spend a year in Athens, it wasn’t just a visit. It was a quiet attempt to connect with a place that had always felt familiar, yet far away. Born and raised in France, he had only known Greece through two-week summer trips […]
A Life in Light and Shadow
From Brooklyn basements to Hollywood legends, how Theo Kalomirakis redefined home cinema and found his way back to Greece By Katerina Florous There are few names in the design world as inseparable from a single idea as Theo Kalomirakis is from home theater. And rightly so, he didn’t just elevate the concept of watching movies […]
Kostas Gerardos
Entrepreneurial spirit Kostas Gerardos, the visionary CEO of Plaisio, embarked on his journey with a passion for innovation and customer service. This humble entrepreneur with focus on innovation has played a significant role in Plaisio, a leader in the retail sector of electronics and technology. His father, George Gerardos, was instrumental in establishing the company, […]
Odysseas Elytis and the Eternal Aegean Glow
The poet who turned Greek summer into language He once said, “I owe everything to the light.” And if you’ve ever read even a single line by Odysseas Elytis, you believe him. There are poets who write about nations. Elytis gave one a soul. Not by proclaiming or declaring, but by whispering — gently, precisely, […]
Anna Stereopoulou
A Fresh Look at Music and Art Anna Stereopoulou is an innovative composer specializing in Music Composition for Film and TV. She is renowned for her unique approach to live presentations through SYN, a project she runs that merges art and science. Featured prominently in various media, her work emphasizes the crucial role of sound […]