“Mythos” is set to bring an electrifying blend of Greek culture and modern music to Sydney on February 7, 2025. Hosted at Mytilenian House in Canterbury, this unique event will feature live performances with traditional Greek instruments, including bouzouki and klarino, alongside DJ sets by Alav and Tsambas. With a fusion of Euro-House beats and vibrant live entertainment, including belly dancing by Isiodora, “Mythos” promises to be an unforgettable night for anyone looking to celebrate Greek music and nightlife. Don’t miss the Greek party of the year!
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Vassilis Tsitsanis, one of Greece’s most celebrated and influential musicians, was born on January 18, 1915, and tragically passed away on the same date, January 18, 1984, on his 69th birthday. Tsitsanis was a pioneer of Greek folk music, particularly rebetiko, and his contributions continue to shape the country’s musical legacy today.
The Let’s Go Greek Festival in Parramatta has become one of Australia’s premier celebrations of Greek culture. Set for Sunday, 8th September 2024, this vibrant event will feature live performances, traditional Greek cuisine, cultural activities, and a spectacular fireworks display, offering an immersive experience of Greek heritage in the heart of Western Sydney.
Rebetiko, the soulful music of the Greek underworld, arose in the early 20th century. Born…
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“To say it’s a dream come true is an understatement.” Greek band FiloXenia are packing their bags and getting ready to hit the world stage, with multiple performances and gigs booked across Greece in 2023.
Greek music legend and bouzouki maestro, Thanasis Polykandriotis landed in Australia overnight, touching down at…
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Exclusive interview with Saxtom – Tom Giannakopoulos, the 22 year old saxophonist who performs alongside some of Greece’s music industry greats including Sakis Rouvas and Konstantinos Argyros and whose collaborations include global brands such as Adidas, Diesel and Swarovski. And this is just the beginning… Link in article to watch him live on Greek City Times.
Accomplished musician and singer, Michael Platyrrahos is sought after internationally for his performances on the lyra, viololyra, lyraki, lute and mandolin and has spent a lifetime dedicated to preserving and perpetuating the unique musical and cultural traditions of Crete.
Stelios Kazantzidis, singer, born August 29 1931; died September 14 2001 Kazantzidis was born in…
A professional musician from the tender age of just 14 attending school by day and performing gigs by night, Thanasis has shared the stage with Greek music royalty such as the likes of Dimitris Bassis, Stathis Aggelopoulos, Vasilis Lekkas, Nikos Kourkoulis, Kelly Kellidou, Thanasis Vasilakos, Sakis Arsenious….the list goes on.
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Bouzouki player, Gregory Georgiou, DJ George Savva and Percussionist Arky Kalithrakas. Three gifted musicians, who together form the modern Greek sensation that is the band ‘FiloXenia.’ Greek City Times chats with the guys in the lead up to their performance this time tomorrow in our sixth episode of Live in L0ckdown. Don’t miss it!