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Greek Music Festival Hits Melbourne on Saturday

Musicians from Greece and Australia will pay homage to the Greek blues, or Rebetiko, in a festival at the Melbourne Recital Centre on Saturday. Pliri Ntaxei and Chrysoula K & Purpura from Greece, plus Australia-based performers Zourouna, the Melbourne Rebetiko...

Rebetiko Tunes To Fill the Streets of London Throughout June (video)

Starting this Saturday on June 4th and until July 2nd, the Rebetiko Carnival 2016 will give the opportunity to Londoners to experience and enjoy the history and beauty of the Rebetiko music genre. Rebetiko, is one of Greece's most iconic music...

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...

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...

Beloved Anna Chrysafi Passed Away

Anna Chrysafi, the first Greek singer ever to sing standing is no longer among us. The memorable singer, died at the age of 92 on September 2 in Kalyvia, Attica, where her beloved said their last goodbye. With a singing...