laiko

Composer Defends Mastoras' Kazantzidis Portrayal Amidst Controversy

Renowned composer Christos Nikolopoulos has defended Christos Mastoras's portrayal of Stelios Kazantzidis in the biopic "Yparcho," amidst ongoing controversy. Speaking…

2 weeks ago

Vasilis Karras: One Year Without the Laiko Singer

One year ago today, the Greek music scene mourned the loss of iconic folk singer Vasilis Karras. Known as the…

1 month ago

THANOS PETRELIS AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2023 (Update)

Thanos Petrelis Australian Tour kicks off in February 2023!

2 years ago

THANOS PETRELIS AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2023

Thanos Petrelis Australian Tour kicks off in February 2023!

2 years ago

Xronia Polla to Despina Vandi who turns 53 today

Popular Greek singer Despina Vandi was born as Despina Malea on 22 July 1969, in Tübingen near Stuttgart, Germany. Vandi’s family returned to Kavala, Greece when she was six.…

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

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

Xronia Polla to newly single Despina Vandi who turns 52 today

Popular Greek singer Despina Vandi was born as Despina Malea on 22 July 1969, in Tübingen near Stuttgart, Germany. Vandi’s family returned to Kavala, Greece when she was six…

4 years ago

A Concert for the Ages

To call this concert a huge success would be nothing short of an understatement. The highly acclaimed and globally revered…

4 years ago

Greek Singer Giorgos Tsalikis at Orthodox church in Australia holding the Epitafio

After Holy Friday mass in Australia last night, Tsalikis speaks to the congregation in an emotional address saying, "I am…

4 years ago

Xronia Polla to Despina Vandi who turns 51 today

Popular Greek singer Despina Vandi was born as Despina Malea on 22 July 1969, in Tübingen near Stuttgart, Germany. Vandi’s family returned to Kavala, Greece when she was six…

5 years ago

Giorgos Tsalikis distributes food to people in need

In recent months, Giorgos Tsalikis has been actively helping the citizens of Peristeri, as the Vice-Mayor of Culture and Friendship Centres.…

5 years ago

On this day in 2012, Greek music legend Mitropanos passes away

Dimitris Mitropanos is one of Greece’s most legendary and loved musicians. He was born on April 2nd, 1948, in the city…

5 years ago

Health Minister conducts surprise ‘sting’ on hospital

Newly appointed Health Minister, Vassilis Kikilias made a surprise visit on Sunday at the Halkida General Hospital while it was…

6 years ago

Giannis Ploutarxos releases new song ‘Se Echo Anagki’

Giannis Ploutarxos, one of the most popular laiko singers of his time, has released his new song and music video…

6 years ago