Yannis Ritsos

Nikos Xylouris: The "Archangel of Crete" Whose Music Resonated Deeply

Nikos Xylouris, Cretan nickname: Psaronikos, was a Greek singer, Cretan Lyra player and composer, who was and remains to this…

7 months ago

Nikos Xylouris: The "Archangel of Crete" Whose Music Resonated Deeply

Nikos Xylouris, Cretan nickname: Psaronikos, was a Greek singer, Cretan Lyra player and composer, who was and remains to this…

12 months ago

Dr. Khaled Raouf: Promoting Greek Literature in the Arab World

Dr. Khaled Raouf discusses his translation work in Greek literature, its promotion in the Arab world and the challenges involved.…

3 years ago

On this day in 1980, Nikos Xylouris passed away

Nikos Xylouris (Νίκος Ξυλούρης), nicknamed Psaronikos (Ψαρονίκος) was one of the most talented voices and composers of Cretan music.   Born…

3 years ago

On this day in 1982: Melina Mercouri tells the world Parthenon Sculptures must return to Greece

On July 29 1982, Melina Mercouri, Minister of Culture and Sciences of Greece, addressed the World Conference on Cultural Policies,…

3 years ago

On this day in 1980, Nikos Xylouris passes away

Nikos Xylouris (Νίκος Ξυλούρης), nicknamed Psaronikos (Ψαρονίκος) was one of the most talented voices and composers of Cretan music. Born on…

4 years ago

On this day in 1982: Melina Mercouri tells the world Parthenon Marbles must return to Greece

On July 29, 1982 Melina Mercouri, Minister of Culture and Sciences of Greece, addressed the World Conference on Cultural Policies,…

4 years ago

On this day in 1980, Nikos Xylouris passed away

Nikos Xylouris (Νίκος Ξυλούρης), nicknamed Psaronikos (Ψαρονίκος) was one of the most talented voices and composers of Cretan music. Born on…

6 years ago