Haris Alexiou

A tribute concert to the late Greek composer and politician Thanos Mikroutsikos will take place at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus at the foot of the Acropolis on September 19.

Greece's bid to host the 1996 Olympics on the centenary of the modern Games in Athens seemed so ludicrous, it even featured in the verses of a song written by Lina Nikolakopoulou and performed by Haris Alexiou, poking fun at the audacity of such an ambitious undertaking by a country still struggling to join modernity.

Legendary Greek singer Haris Alexiou, 73, has ranked among the 35 artists from 50 countries whose songs are featured on the Equal Global playlist of the popular music platform, Spotify, as well as on corresponding local playlists.

As twilight turns to dusk and the August full moon rises over the Parthenon, the Acropolis Museum invites locals and visitors to partake in a courtyard musical celebration. Beginning at 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, the Acropolis Museum will grant free entry to all, with performers taking the stage at 9 p.m.

The late Manolis Rasoulis was a poet, singer, songwriter, author and journalist, whose songs are still considered as relevant as ever and helped shape today's Greek music scene.

Greek composer Vasilis Dimitriou died at the age of 70 leaving behind him a wide range of soundtracks. His work has been interpreted by Greece’s greatest singers such as George Dalaras, marinella, Haris Alexiou, Dimitra Galani, Sophia Bellou, Manolis Mitsias, Stratos Dionysiou, Eleni Vitali, Aphrodite Manou and many more.

Internationally acclaimed Greek singer Haris Alexiou will be on the Turkish stage once again tonight. The singer has a strong relationship with Turkey and Turkish fans One of the most popular singers of Greece, Haris Alexiou will take the stage tonight at the Istanbul Congress Center.