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Mythos: Sydney’s Ultimate Greek Nightlife Experience to Take Over Canterbury This February

“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!

January 18, Birth and death of Vassilis Tsitsanis

January 18, Birth and death of Vassilis Tsitsanis

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.

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Experience Greece in a Day at the 2024 ”Let’s Go Greek Festival’, Parramatta

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.

How Filoxenia made it to Greece

How FiloXenia Made it All the Way to Greece

“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.

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Saxtom: Tom Giannakopoulos, Saxophonist Star on the Rise

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.

Michael Platyrrahos Crete Cretan lyra

Michael Platyrrahos: Preserving the Musical Traditions of Crete

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.

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Bouzouki Extraordinaire. Bouzouki on Fire. The Legendary Thanasis Pylarinos.

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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Live in L0ckdown: ft. FiloXenia – A Brotherhood Like No Other

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!