Nina Simone

Respected Greek singers Elli Paspala and Maria Farantouri will appear together on the stage of Pireos 131 for Paspala's last concert of the season dedicated to jazz music. They will present a program of popular tunes by Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra.

Acclaimed Greek tenor Mario Frangoulis has put together a special Valentine's program for the Athens Concert Hall, with two appearances on Wednesday and Thursday, February 13 and 14. "PS I Love You" features love songs immortalized by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Nina Simone, Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole and other such greats. Doors open at 8.30 p.m.

Spanish-born singer Buika performs at the Herod Atticus Theater in Athens on Tuesday, September 20. Joining her on stage is the Athens State Orchestra, under the baton of Toni Cuenca. Born Maria Concepcion Balbona Buika in 1972, the artist has been compared to Nina Simone, Billie Holiday and Edith Piaf. The event is set to start at 9 p.m. Prices for tickets range from 10 to 70 euros.

Legendary folk singer Joan Baez and world-renowned artist Ai Weiwei - both committed activists - will be the joint recipients of Amnesty International's Ambassador of Conscience Award for 2015, the human rights organization announced yesterday.