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Economic Crisis Hits Live Music Entertainment in Greece
The economic crisis has had a negative impact on live music venues in Greece as fewer people go out for entertainment, a National Center for Social Studies (EKKE) survey showed.
According to EKKE, attendance in live cultural events and activities of...
Europe
Documentary on Iconic Greek-Jewish Singer to Premiere In London
On November 6, 2014, Roy Sher’s award-winning international feature documentary on the life of the iconic Greek-Jewish singer Roza Eskenazi will premiere in London. "My Sweet Canary" follows the life of three young musicians – Mehtap Demir, Tomer Katz and...
Greek news
Israel: Radio Show Dedicated to Greece
Every Friday at 4 pm, 700,000-800,000 Israelis listen to the radio show Yaron Enosh, “Voice of Israel” which has been on air for 20 years.
His show is one of the most popular in Israel and is almost entirely dedicated...
Culture
Trikala Prison To Be Turned into Tsitsanis Museum
The main building of the old prison in Trikala, Greece, will be turned into Tsitsanis Museum, according to Kostas Agorastos, Thessaly's regional governor.
Greek media report the budget for the project is 2.8 million euros and will be 85% co-financed by the...
Greek News
Justin Bieber Announces New Greek Music Album; Surprises Fans
Justin Bieber announced that he will release a new Greek album with rembetika music, surprising his fans...and the world.
The singer, who is now on tour in Germany, visited Greece during his day off to show support for the...
Greek News
‘Sounds of Greece’ Kicks Off at SXSW
Stereo Mike (photo) opens the "Sound of Greece at SXSW" event with a performance at the world famous festival tonight. SXSW (South by Southwest) Music, Film and Interactive Festival will showcase Greek music for the first time in 2013.
Supported by...
Hollywood
Greek Music Heading to SxSW Festival for the First Time
(Additional reporting by Diane Douvry) - Coming up on its 26th year, the SxSW (South by Southwest) Music, Film and Interactive Festival will showcase Greek music for the first time in 2013. The Greek presence at the top cultural...
Australia
Greek Music Event in Sydney for One Night Only
On Friday 13 July, many successful Greek-Australian musicians have organized a special event. For one night only, a performance of beloved Greek songs will take place in Sydney.
The band "Out of Blue," along with "The Anthea Trio," will offer...
Europe
Charity Concert for Greek Doctors of the World in Düsseldorf
By Aspasia Zontanou
Rembetik.on, a well-known musical company in the Rhine-Ruhr area of Germany, presented a fabulous potpourri of Greek music last night and raised the spirits of the audience. The charity event which was hosted in Z.A.K.K. Düsseldorf is...
Australia
30th Greek Festival of Sydney Presents “From Zorba to Jazz”
The 30th Greek Festival of Sydney proudly presents "From Zorba to Jazz: The Other Greek Music," an event honoring the Greek music tradition.
Presented by internationally acclaimed duo Spiros Rantos (violin) and Brachi Tilles (piano), with special guest artist Maria Yiakouli...