Nikos Gatsos

Many years ago, Stavros Xarchakos hosted a dear friend, a renowned singer, at his second home in Aegina. During their stay on the island, he wanted to show him the beautiful Temple of Aphaia. Upon their arrival, the friend entered the temple and was left speechless with awe.

Greek singer, songwriter, and composer Dimos Moutsis has passed away in Athens at the age of 86.

He was among the pioneering Greek composers, following in the footsteps of the musical giant Mikis Theodorakis, in setting poetry to music, notably employing synthesizers in his "Tetralogia" released in 1975.

Record producer Takis Lambropoulos, credited with revolutionizing the Greek music industry in the 1960s and 70s from the helm of the Columbia Gramophone Company Greece, has died at the age of 91, it was announced on Friday.

The Culture Ministry is seeking the listing of the house of prominent 20th century Greek poet and translator Nikos Gatsos as a monument. 

Harvard Library has held an event to mark its acquisition of the archive of Greek poet and lyricist Nikos Gatsos, originally announced in June last year.

The song "Hartino to Feggaraki" (The Paper Moon) was written in 1949 by composer Manos Hadjidakis and poet/lyricist Nikos Gatsos for a stage production of "A Streetcar Named Desire." The Contemporary Art Museum of Crete has put together an exhibition of works by Greek and foreign artists that is inspired by the title and significance of the song's lyrics, about a delusionary world.

Greek entechno singer Manolis Mitsias is performing a series of shows featuring songs based on the poems of Nikos Gatsos at the Parnassos Literary Society until Friday, May 19. Mitsias will be joined on stage by acclaimed actress Karyofyllia Karabeti. Shows start at 9 p.m.

Greek entechno singer Manolis Mitsias takes up a weeklong residency at the Parnassos Literary Society, where he will be performing a series of concerts featuring songs based on the poems of Nikos Gatsos. Mitsias will be joined on stage by acclaimed actress Karyofyllia Karabeti. Shows start at 9 p.m.

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.