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Kyriacos Georgiou a London-born Greek artist with Cypriot roots, has just released his new single “Tak-Tak”.

His latest single came out on 16th May and is set to shake things up on the Greek music scene. It’s dynamic ethnic song with swirling moods that feel uniquely Balkan and Greek. The catchy hook, with the “Tak-Tak” choruses, are certain to be sung with the volume turned up on the radio this summer.

The up-tempo hit has fast become a favourite on our LGR playlists this month.

He has worked with popular artists such as Konstantinos Argiros and Despina Vandi. Last year, in collaboration with Torino and Pashata, topped the charts with the hit “Gucci Forema”. He also recorded a couple of duets with Bulgarian stars Anelia and Emanuela.

“Together with Kyriacos Georgiou we say “Ela, ela” to summer and we invite you to immerse yourself in the rhythms of the sun with us! TAK-TAK,”, writes the press release and we agree it’s going to be a summer banger!

“Tak-Tak” is an addictive dance track that will be igniting the dance floor and we all will be toe-tapping to it around the kitchen and workspace.

The song serves as a perfect slice of Saturday night feels, with a wink and nod to our LGR House party set on the night.

The music and lyrics are by Greek songwriter Giannis Iermias, with a Bulgarian note added and produced by Iskren Tonchev – Iskrata. In addition, Iskrata also features on backing vocals on the rhythmic single alongside Sofia Pechlivani.

The trending new music video for the song was created by Stavros Ntais with the assistance of creative director Kelly Jo Brougham – owner of Farfalle Creative.

Project management is by Vada Productions. Published by MUZE Music.

You can watch the official music on Kyriacos Georgiou’s official YouTube channel. To receive updates about his music, follow @kyriacosgeorgiou on Instagram.

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May 2024

Greek laiko singer Vasilis Karras, known for his distinctive raspy voice, died on Christmas Eve, December 24th 2023 after a long battle with cancer. He was 70 years old.

He had been hospitalised in intensive care for the last few days prior to his passing due to coronavirus.

Karras (family name Kesoglidis) was born on 12th November 1953 in Kokkinochori, near Kavala, northern Greece and moved with his family to Thessaloniki when he was 10. In 1969, while working as a car mechanic, he made a brief but very successful appearance at the Prosfygas club in Thessaloniki.

In 1980 he recorded his first album, ‘Alismonites Ores‘, which set Karras on the long path towards fame and recognition. His best-selling album was ‘M’echis kani aliti‘ (1997) surpassing 180,000 sales, with numerous gold and platinum albums under his belt.

He produced timeless hits such as ‘Nihta Xelogiastra‘, ‘Fainomeno‘, ‘Opos Palia‘, ‘Den Pao Pouthena‘, ‘As’ Tin Na Lei‘, ‘Vrexei sti Thessaloniki‘, ‘Tilefonise Mou‘, ‘Lege o,ti Thes‘ and ‘Ap’ to Voria Mexri To Noto‘.

His last album was released this year, titled ‘Eimai Edo‘, with his current hit song ‘Gia Parti Tis‘ currently circulating on the LGR playlists.

He collaborated with various composers and lyricists, including Dimitris Rakitzis, Foivos, George Theofanous, Alekos Chrysovergis, Spyros Giatras, Evi Droutsa, Panos Falaras, Christos Dantes, Kyriakos Papadopoulos, Ilias Filippou, Michalis Hatzigiannis, Christos Nikolopoulos, and many others. Karras also had numerous duets with singers like Marianthi Kefala, Pyx Lax, Konstantina, Angela Dimitriou, Tolis Voskopoulos, Nikos Zoidakis, Kaiti Garbi, Despina Vandi, Elli Kokkinu, Irini Merkouri, Paola, Pantelis Pantelidis, and Giorgo Kakosaio. He worked with most of them in live shows and was also a composer and lyricist, writing songs for many other Greek singers.

He also travelled around the world in cities such as London with large Greek and Cypriot diasporas.

The funeral service took place on Wednesday at the Holy Temple of Agios Nestoros in the village of Kokkinochori in Kavala, the distinctive birthplace of Vasilis Karras, where he was buried at around noon. As per the singer’s wish, he will be laid to rest next to his parents.

The body of Vasilis Karras had been placed on Tuesday in a popular pilgrimage at the Holy Church of Agia Sophia in Thessaloniki. Thousands of Greeks had lined the streets for this occasion to bid their final farewell to the beloved laiko singer.

He is survived by his wife Christina Kesoglides and his daughter Irene.

Everyone at LGR extend their condolences to the family and we thank him for his services to Greek music.

Marina Satti, renowned Greek singer/songwriter, is set to represent Greece at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Sweden at the Malmö Arena. The 36-year-old Greek artist, born and raised in Heraklion, is the daughter of a Cretan mother and a Sudanese father.

ERT bosses announced the artist on 25th October that Satti will be their next act at the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, marking the 50th anniversary of Greece’s first participant in 1974.

The song has not yet been chosen as the final song is yet to be chosen, but will be distributed by ERT and Marina’s record label, Golden Records and Minos EMI (a Universal Music Company). From 25th October, writers were invited to submit songs (in accordance with Eurovision Song Contest rules) for Satti by email with the deadline just passing on December 1st.

Satti is a singer/songwriter with roots in alternative ethnic, merging Greek, Balkan, and Middle Eastern influences. She mixes traditional and ethnic elements with pop and urban, hip-hop rhythms and electronic and is one of Greece’s most exciting artists today.

In terms of a Eurovision song Marina is favouring an ethnic modern song that is very relevant and cultural. She hinted that it will be an effective and intuitively catchy song for the Eurovision fan-base and wishes it to resonate with both young Greeks and peers of her generation.

Satti told Greek TV, “I believe a Eurovision entry should champion the culture of the country it represents” (translated). Furthermore, Satti wishes to smash through stereotypes about Greek music by illustrating Greek music can be both diverse and alternative yet still appeal to a wider audience. Her statement reveals that it will be an innovative Eurovision song with cultural and ethnic traits.

The OGAE Greece website, the official Greek fan-site for Eurovision on the selection of Marina, stated that Greece is reinventing its Eurovision identity by reverting back to the ethnic formulae of past years. Ogae said: “Greece re-defines its Eurovision identity by reverting back to its ethnicity roots and heritage.” Furthermore they stated: “On the 50th year of Greece’s Eurovision participation at the contest, the country is precipitating a change in momentum and recreating the Greek and ethnic formula which served them well in the contest for many years.” (translated).

Interestingly, Greece have always gained strong results whenever the contest was held in Malmö, particularly when sending ethnic-conscious songs: with a Top 5th and Top 6th finish for Kleopatra (1992), and Koza Mostra feat. Agathonas (2013).

Satti’s biggest hit so far in her career is undoubtedly ‘Mantissa’, a radio friendly super hit on LGR back in 2017, exceeding with over 50 million youtube hits. Other hits have included ‘Spirto ke Vinzini’ and ‘Koupes’, to name a few.

Her successful debut album, ‘YENNA’, was released in 2022. She also released the short documentary ‘FLABOURO’ as well as ‘TOCUTUM’, a song-commentary on Balkan trap, which became viral in the summer of 2023.

Satti holds a scholarship at the Berklee College of Music, with a creative and diverse background in music. She founded Fones, a female vocal group, as well as Chores, a choir of about 200 young talented women.

She also represented Greece in the EBU’s Euroradio Jazz Orchestra with works by Peter Herbolzheimer; singing at the John F. Kennedy Center, in Washington with the World Jazz Nonet; and participating in the a cappella vocal group The Singing Tribe in collaboration with Bobby McFerrin.

The Eurovision Final will take place at the Malmö Arena on Saturday 11th May with Semi-Finals on Tuesday 7th and Thursday 9th May.

London Greek Radio wish Marina Satti and Greece the very best of luck in the competition.

December 2023

Greek Cypriot artist Georgia George is set to release some irresistible summer vibes with her new single ‘Tsifteteli Zeimbekika‘ on July 28th.  

This infectious anthem transports listeners to vibrant bouzoukia nights. Georgia’s exceptional vocals and dynamic songwriting skills bring life and love to the forefront, captivating audiences across Greece, Cyprus, England, and beyond. Inspired by the bustling London bouzoukia nightclub scene and fuelled by her passion for Greek music, Georgia collaborates with her brother Vasilis, a talented lyricist, to create catchy lyrics. Having been immersed in Greek melodies from a young age, Georgia is thrilled to ignite the UK Greek community with her irresistible summer dance anthem. 

“I’m excited to bring some Greek summer vibes to audiences across the UK Greek community with my new song ‘Tsifteteli Zeimbekika.’ It’s a catchy, upbeat summer dance anthem that will get everyone on their feet!”    

Georgia, a singer-songwriter and producer from Devon told London Greek Radio: “As a fan of LGR, I believe that my song would be a great fit for your listeners. ‘Tsifteteli Zeimbekika’ is an upbeat and catchy tune that combines elements of traditional Greek music with modern pop, showcasing my unique sound.”

 You can follow Georgia George on all social media platforms @georgiageorgemusic

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Published: July 2023

London Greek Radio Top 40 Songs.

The definitive Chart rundown this February 2023.

This month’s biggest, most in demand hit songs.

1 Nikos Oikonomopoulos – Prepi Den Prepi
2 Natasa Theodoridou – Perifania Mono
3 Konstantinos Argiros – Afou Se Vrika De S’ Afino
4 Nikos Vertis – Se Afisa Sto Xtes (Eisai Treli) [NEW] 
5 Anna Vissi – Gazoza [Radio Edit]
6 Giorgos Kakosaios – Kane Mas Tin Hari
7 Petros Iakovidis – Na Na Na (Tragoudo Gia Sena) 
8 Aspa – Ela
9 Giorgos Mazonakis – Pnigomai (Den Pnigomai) 
10 Thodoris Ferris – Terma [NEW] 

11 Anastasia – Mystiko
12 llias Kampakakis – Vrohi
13 Panos Kiamos x Oge – De Se Vlepo (Apopse Vazo Terma)
14 Melisses – Crayon
15 Giorgos Sabanis – Poios Ticheros
16 Nikos Makropoulos – O Vardaris Stin Athina
17 Dimos Anastasiadis – Ena Thelo Mporei
18 Christos Menidiatis – Dinata Mazi
19 Christos Cholidis – Mi Thimonis [NEW]
20 Konstantinos Argiros Feat. Konstantinos Tsahouridis – Matonoun Oi Skepseis 

21 Nikiforos – Erotas Ine [NEW]
22 Elli Kokkinou – Gia Fantasou
23 Christina Salti – Savvato 
24 Konstantinos Argiros feat. Sakis Rouvas – SoK [NEW]
25 Giorgos Kakosaios – I Nihta [NEW]
26 Giannis Ploutarhos – Pos Tin Eheis Dei
27 Christina Salti – Parallili Agapi [NEW]
28 Ilias Vrettos – Se Kapio Minima
29 Konstantinos Argiros Feat. Light – Iliovasilema
30 Paola – Na To Thymitheis 

31 Onirama – Metaniono [NEW]
32 Loukas Yorkas – S’ Efharisto [NEW]
33 Aspa – Palies Fotografies [NEW]
34 Stamatis Gonidis x Marley – Monos Mou Boro
35 Antonis Remos – Na Ksanametriso [NEW]
36 Michalis Hatzigiannis – Esi Ise Pano Ap’ Ola
37 Giorgos Papadopoulos – Den Mas Horizoune [NEW]
38 Charis Savva – Distihos [NEW]
39 Giannis Livanis – Enas Alitis Eimai [NEW]
40 Michalis Hatzigiannis – Me Ponaei [NEW]

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Cypriot music star swaps his mic for a seat at cabinet, “as a patriot”, to serve his nation.    

The Cypriot President-elect Nikos Christodoulides has revealed that the singer Michalis Hatzigiannis has been appointed the Deputy Minister of Culture of his incoming administration.

The renowned Cypriot singer, songwriter and producer Hatzigiannis, is known to be a staunch patriot and is conscious of his parents’ background, as refugees.

Born in Nicosia in 1978, his parents are refugees from occupied Kyrenia.

“I accepted the proposal, because I wanted to help my country as much as possible”, (translated). Michalis said.

The award-winning artist debuted his first album in 2000, “Paraxenia Giorti”, with countless albums and hits under his belt.

Hatzigiannis has been a relevant force in the Greek music context, of Cyprus and Greece for many years, and furthermore, his latest releases, showing he is still top-of-his game.

Michalis had flown the Cypriot flag in the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest, which was staged in Birmingham, with a song called “Genesis.”

It’s been ten years since his performance in London at a LGR and Privé Events production. Michalis wowed a sold-out crowd at Camden Town’s Koko, with London being one of his favourite stops.

Hatzigiannis is entering the world of politics, at a time when still producing new music. The current single, “Me Ponaei”, a melodic ballad, recently, entered LGR’s website chart.

The question remains: is his ‘conversion’ to politics only a short-term exercise? Has this spelt a change of careers, will we ever hear a Hatzigiannis new song (again)? Will he be using his position to elevate the prestige of Eurovision to his compatriots? Time will tell.

In the words of his Eurovision banger, it’s a new “beginning”, into adult politics that’s for sure.

Published: 04/03/2023

Picture source: Michalis Hatzigiannis, Koko, Camden Town, 2013. LGR & Privé Events 

London Greek Radio Top 40 Songs.

The definitive Chart rundown this January 2023.

This month’s biggest, most in demand hit songs.

1 Natasa Theodoridou – Perifania Mono
2 Nikos Oikonomopoulos – Prepi Den Prepi
3 Ilias Vrettos – Se Kapio Minima
4 Giorgos Kakosaios – Kane Mas Tin Hari
5 Anna Vissi – Gazoza [NEW] 
6 Konstantinos Argiros – Afou Se Vrika De S’ Afino
7 Nikos Makropoulos – O Vardaris Stin Athina
8 Petros Iakovidis – Na Na Na (Tragoudo Gia Sena) 
9 Giorgos Mazonakis – Pnigomai (Den Pnigomai) [NEW]
10 Michalis Hatzigiannis – Esi Ise Pano Ap’ Ola

11 Anastasia – Mystiko
12 llias Kampakakis – Vrohi
13 Panos Kiamos x Oge – De Se Vlepo (Apopse Vazo Terma)
14 Melisses – Crayon
15 Giorgos Sabanis – Poios Ticheros
16 Christina Salti – Savvato
17 Christos Menidiatis – Dinata Mazi
18 Aspa – Ela
19 Dimos Anastasiadis – Ena Thelo Mporei [NEW]
20 Konstantinos Argiros x Konstantinos Tsahouridis – Matonoun Oi Skepseis [NEW]

21 Ilias Vrettos – Os To Apeiro
22 Elli Kokkinou – Gia Fantasou
23 Eleni Foureira x Dj Bobito (Ft. Ayman) – El Telephone
24 Stamatis Gonidis x Marley – Monos Mou Boro
25 Helena Paparizou x Marseaux x Joanne – Katse Kala (Arcade Remake)
26 Anna Vissi Feat. Daphne Lawrence – Aima
27 Josephine – Pirkaya
28 Konstantinos Argiros Feat. Light – Iliovasilema
29 Paola – Na To Thymitheis [NEW]
30 Giorgos Papadopoulos – Katalaveno (Katn Alenu)

31 Panos Psaltis – Tha Vreis Pollous
32 Christos Mastoras – Ego Gia Dyo (20 Hronia Eleana Vrachali, Paidi Diko Sou)
33 Katy Garbi feat. Thodoris Ferris – Ola Sta Katalogizo
34 Dimos Anastasiades – S’ Agapao Akoma
35 Nikos Vertis – Zise
36 Giannis Ploutarhos – Pos Tin Ehei Dei
37 Petros Iakovidis – Mono Esena
38 Giorgos Livanis – Osa Eho Zise
39 Katerina Lioliou – To Katerinaki Sou 
40 Triantafyllos – Se Pairno Gia Na Sou Po

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London Greek Radio Top 40 Songs.

The definitive Chart rundown this December 2022.

This month’s biggest, most in demand hit songs.

1 Konstantinos Argiros – Afou Se Vrika De S’ Afino
2 Giorgos Kakosaios – Kane Mas Tin Hari
3 Nikos Oikonomopoulos – Prepi Den Prepi
4 Natasa Theodoridou – Perifania Mono
5 Konstantinos Argiros feat. Light – Iliovasilema
6 Ilias Vrettos – Se Kapio Minima
7 Christina Salti – Savvato [NEW]
8 Aspa – Ela
9 Ilias Vrettos – Os To Apeiro
10 Nikos Vertis – Zise

11 Nikos Makropoulos – O Vardaris Stin Athina
12 Elli Kokkinou – Gia Fantasou
13 Katy Garbi feat. Thodoris Ferris – Ola Sta Katalogizo
14 Giorgos Papadopoulos & Elkana Marziano – Katalaveno (Katn Alenu)
15 Petros Iakovidis – Na Na Na Tragoudo Gia Sena [NEW]
16 Dimos Anastasiades – S’ Agapao Akoma
17 Christos Menidiatis – Dinata Mazi [NEW]
18 Anna Vissi feat. Daphne Lawrence – Aima
19 Anastasia – Mystiko [NEW]
20 Panos Kiamos x Oge – De Se Vlepo (Apopse Vazo Terma)

21 Sakis Rouvas feat. Deevibes – Hronia Polla
22 Michalis Hatzigiannis – Esi Ise Pano Ap’ Ola
23 Josephine – Pirkaya
24 Despina Vandi – Hristougenna
25 Giorgos Mazonakis feat. Arash – Tora Tora (Boro Boro)
26 Christos Mastoras – Ego Gia Dyo (20 Hronia Eleana Vrachali, Paidi Diko Sou)
27 Anna Vissi feat. Daphne Lawrence – Aima
28 Eleni Foureira x Dj Bobito (Ft. Ayman) – El Telephone
29 Panos Kiamos – Tha Me Zitas (Tha Apousiazo)
30 Helena Paparizou x Marseaux x Joanne – Katse Kala (Arcade Remake)

31 llias Kampakakis – Vrohi [NEW]
32 Helena Paparizou – Fevgo [NEW]
33 Giorgos Kakosaios – Einai Christougenna… Giafto
34 Giorgos Sabanis – Poios Ticheros
35 Triantafyllos – Se Pairno Gia Na Sou Po
36 Anna Vissi – Kala Xristougenna
37 Stamatis Gonidis x Marley – Monos Mou Boro [NEW]
38 Melisses – Crayon [NEW]
39 Helena Paparizou – Christougenna Xana
40 Panos Psaltis – Tha Vreis Pollous

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London Greek Radio Top 40 Songs.

The definitive Chart rundown this month October 2022.

This months biggest, most in demand hit songs.

1 Giorgos Mazonakis feat. Arash – Tora Tora (Boro Boro)
2 Konstantinos Argiros – Afou Se Vrika De S’ Afino
3 Nikos Vertis – Zise
4 Ilias Vrettos – Os To Apeiro
5 Konstantinos Argiros feat. Light – Iliovasilema
6 Panos Kiamos – Tha Me Zitas (Tha Apousiazo)
7 Katy Garbi feat. Thodoris Ferris – Ola Sta Katalogizo
8 Dimos Anastasiades – S’ Agapao Akoma
9 Giorgos Kakosaios – Kane Mas Tin Hari
10 Nikos Oikonomopoulos – Oso Tipota Se Thelo

11 Giorgos Papadopoulos & Elkana Marziano – Katalaveno (Katn Alenu)
12 Petros Iakovidis – Odos Tsimiski
13 Giorgos Sabanis – Gennimeni
14 Konstantinos Argiros – Eleftheros
15 Anastasia – Ligo Ligo
16 Josephine – Kyma Mou
17 Eleni Foureira x Dj Bobito (Ft. Ayman) – El Telephone
18 Anna Vissi feat. Daphne Lawrence – Aima
19 Nikos Makropoulos – Den Pierazi [NEW]
20 Ivi Adamou – Agoraki Mou

21 Josephine – Tilefono
22 Helena Paparizou x Antique – Ti Ti (+ TimeSwap Remix)
23 Katerina Liolou – Mi Rotas Tous Allous
24 Nikiforos – Pes Mou Pou Tha Me Pas [NEW]
25 Petros Iakovidis – Esena Mono [NEW]
26 Christos Mastoras – Ego Gia Dyo (20 Hronia Eleana Vrachali, Paidi Diko Sou) [NEW]
27 Stamatis Gonidis – Esy Rotas
28 Nikos Apergis & Malu – Poso Poso [NEW]
29 Michalis Hatzigiannis – Esi Ise Pano Ap’ Ola [NEW]
30 Helena Paparizou x Marseaux x Joanne – Katse Kala (Arcade Remake) [NEW]

31 Triantafyllos – Se Pairno Gia Na Sou Po
32 Aspa – Ela [NEW]
33 Morfoula – Esena Mono
34 Giorgos Sabanis – Poios Ticheros [NEW]
35 Ivi Adamou – Rikse Mou [NEW]
36 Natasa Theodoridou – Den Ntrapikes
37 Vasilis Karras feat. Giorgos Kakosaios – Foitites
38 Josephine – Pirkaya [NEW]
39 Nafsika – Misi Kardia [NEW]
40 Panos Psaltis – Tha Vreis Pollous

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