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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…

6 days ago

“Hands Down the Best at Greek Weddings”: Tommy Tsonis, Bouzouki Virtuoso, Adds Saxophone

For over two decades, epically talented and internationally acclaimed Greek Australian bouzouki player Tommy Tsonis has been captivating audiences across…

6 months ago

January 18, Birth and death of Vassilis Tsitsanis

Vassilis Tsitsanis was born on January 18, 1915, and passed away on January 18, 1984, on his 69th birthday. He…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

January 18, Birth and death of Vassilis Tsitsanis

Vassilis Tsitsanis was born on January 18, 1915, and passed away on January 18, 1984, on his 69th birthday. He…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

Greek City Times Music: GCT Official Playlists by Niki Glinellis

Sharing her passion with Greek music fans worldwide, Niki brings to you all of the tunes from Greece as soon…

3 years ago

Live in L0ckdown: with Lefteris Ganas ft. Thanasis Plarinos

Whilst some of the world is experiencing C0VID fatique, fires are sweeping across our beloved Greece, may these few moments…

3 years ago

Live in L0ckdown: Ft. Klarino Soloist Theo Skaltsas

Greek City Times presents to you the fourth episode of our new weekly series, featuring the masterful and very soulful…

3 years ago

Live in L0ckdown: Ft. the Sultry Sounds of Tina Kokkalis

“That’s the beautiful thing about music – there is a song or melody for every mood, feeling or experience.” Enjoy…

4 years ago

Live in L0ckdown: Ft. Internationally Acclaimed Bouzouki Player Tommy Tsonis

Premiering in just TWO HOURS!! Don't miss our debut episode featuring the epically talented and internationally acclaimed bouzouki player, Tommy…

4 years ago

On February 6, Greece’s much-loved Bouzouki player Yiannis Polykandriotis, passes away

Greece’s much-loved bouzouki player and teacher Yiannis Polykandriotis, who was the son of the late rebetiko legend Theodoros Polykandriotis and…

4 years ago

January 18, Birth and death of Vassilis Tsitsanis

Vassilis Tsitsanis was born on January 18, 1915, and passed away on January 18, 1984, on his 69th birthday. He…

4 years ago

Greece’s much-loved Bouzouki player passes away aged 72

Greece’s much-loved bouzouki player and teacher Yiannis Polykandriotis, who was the son of the late rebetiko legend Theodoros Polykandriotis and…

6 years ago

Kafedaki with Christella Demetriou

By Anna Cominos Christella Demetriou is a popular and talented bouzouki player who has lived in Cyprus, Athens and Melbourne,…

6 years ago