One of the greatest voices to emerge on the Greek music scene, Evgenia Vrachnou aka Tzeni Vanou, passed away today. She will live on in our hearts and will always be remembered for the crystal clear passion of her vocal gift.
Our very own Eleftheria… at Carnegie Hall
I was barely 15, restless and so in love with music. Every waking hour was about music: listening to it, playing it, singing it, breathing it. A group of friends from school had decided to go out on the town, to one of those Athens nightclubs. Rebetika and laika were all the rage and we Discover…
Greek violinist Kavakos up for a Grammy
For those of us who remember his first steps, it’s no wonder Greek violinist Leonidas Kavakos has been nominated for a Grammy. Despite being a gifted musician, Kavakos has worked hard and with diligence to achieve international acclaim. But what sets him apart is his passion for his art, going one step beyond mastery of Discover…