Arists & Repertoire Archives - Athens Music Week https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/topics/arists-repertoire/ Connecting Cultures. Inspiring Innovation Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:32:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/logo-size-100x100.png Arists & Repertoire Archives - Athens Music Week https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/topics/arists-repertoire/ 32 32 Black Athena (GR) https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/artists/costis-nikiforakis-black-athena-gr/ Thu, 18 May 2023 13:57:35 +0000 https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/?post_type=artist&p=18957 Black Athena are a DJ duo, a radio show and more recently a record label, conceived in and around the centre of Athens during the first decade of the millennium. The Black Athena philosophy is as much about the local as it is about the global. In an underground music field that increasingly is about […]

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]]> Black Athena are a DJ duo, a radio show and more recently a record label, conceived in and around the centre of Athens during the first decade of the millennium. The Black Athena philosophy is as much about the local as it is about the global. In an underground music field that increasingly is about A&Ring music directly from the internet and creating labels spearheaded by artists already accepted as “cool”, Black Athena is all about having a personal ‘real’ connection with the artists, helping develop them and putting them on a global stage. In a country that has been plagued by uncertainty and financial instability, Black Athena believe that it is paramount to put young people at the forefront and help them succeed through their creativity and love for music. Their recipe is the same across all the media they work with: black music, past present and future. The sound of Black Athena is as much about the sound of contemporary US rap as expressed by Kendrick Lamar, Drake and A$ap Rocky, as it is about the Deep House blueprint of Moodymann and Theo Parrish. It is as much about Wiley, Skepta and D Double E as it is about Prince, Marvin Gaye, Prince Jammy & Chic. Saying that they wouldn’t even have second thoughts about releasing or playing an unheard 1970s Synth record, or an 80s New Wave band. Music is music, and they love good music!

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]]> From thin air to finished product. A complete guide on recording, music production and mixing from Skive https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/events/from-thin-air-to-finished-product-a-complete-guide-on-recording-music-production-and-mixing-from-skive/ Tue, 16 May 2023 20:09:04 +0000 https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/?post_type=event&p=18600 Every music producer and songwriter faces a constant challenge with a series of fundamental questions on a regular basis, such as: How are songs created? What sparks new ideas? How do you determine what fits into a song and what doesn't? Music producer, engineer and trap music pioneer Skive provides an in-depth look on how to initiate and successfully complete musical ideas, the best way possible. Discover the complete guide to recording, music production, and mixing - from start to finish! This comprehensive resource will take you from the initial stages of beatmaking, to recording the artist and trying to bring the producer's vision to life, all the way to the final stages of mixing the song.

FULLY BOOKED

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]]> Every music producer and songwriter faces a constant challenge with a series of fundamental questions on a regular basis, such as: How are songs created? What sparks new ideas? How do you determine what fits into a song and what doesn’t? Music producer, engineer and trap music pioneer Skive provides an in-depth look on how to initiate and successfully complete musical ideas, the best way possible. Discover the complete guide to recording, music production, and mixing – from start to finish! This comprehensive resource will take you from the initial stages of beatmaking, to recording the artist and trying to bring the producer’s vision to life, all the way to the final stages of mixing the song.

FULLY BOOKED

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]]> Trannos (GR) https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/speakers/trannos-gr/ Mon, 15 May 2023 18:13:14 +0000 https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/?post_type=speaker&p=18370 Trannos is a highly prolific rapper from Nea Liosia Athens. In a short span of two years, he managed to be one of the most recognisable and popular figures in Greece. Growing up in the west side of Athens Trannos was influenced by artists such as Mad Clip & Billy Sio. His unique voice and […]

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]]> Trannos is a highly prolific rapper from Nea Liosia Athens. In a short span of two years, he managed to be one of the most recognisable and popular figures in Greece.

Growing up in the west side of Athens Trannos was influenced by artists such as Mad Clip & Billy Sio. His unique voice and delivery alongside the originality that his image portrayed, made him a distinguishable figure from early on. Within this short period of time he managed to surpass over a hundred million streams on digital platforms and an even higher number on youtube views. Trannos is considered one of the hardest-working artists in Greece. His work ethic, infectious catchy songs, numerous collaborations and distinctive persona have made him famous across all audiences. He has been featured in numerous online interviews, magazines and tv appearances.  

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]]> Paraskevas Karasoulos (GR) https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/speakers/paraskevas-karasoulos-gr/ Thu, 11 May 2023 09:23:09 +0000 https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/?post_type=speaker&p=18071 Lyricist, artistic director of Mikri Arktos and writer, he was born and continues to live and work in Hymettus. He has been serving (in parallel with his writing activity) the art of Greek song since 1987 when he appeared for the first time in the Greek discography, leaving traces of emblematic discography works (Little Homeland, […]

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]]> Lyricist, artistic director of Mikri Arktos and writer, he was born and continues to live and work in Hymettus. He has been serving (in parallel with his writing activity) the art of Greek song since 1987 when he appeared for the first time in the Greek discography, leaving traces of emblematic discography works (Little Homeland, Don Quixote, Tide, Light, Otherwise, the Garden of Wishes etc.). He was artistic director of the Hymettus Festival at the Vrachon Theatre (2007-2009) and editor of the cultural magazine Eridanos.

In 2015 he took his first step in the theater, co-writing the text and lyrics of the children’s musical theater play Jason and the Golden Fleece, which was staged at the Badminton theater directed by Sofia Spyratou and music by Nikos Kypourgos and starring Yiannis Stankoglou and Savvina Giannatou.

In 2019-2020, he co-signed with Nikandros Savvidis, the play The King’s New Clothes, directed by Christos Chatzipanagiotis and music by Michalis Kalogerakis, which was presented at the Aliki theater. In 2022-23, his play Beauty and the Beast … otherwise, directed by Stavros Raya and music by Christos Theodoros, was presented at Mikro Pallas. 7 books of his poetry and prose have been published by Mikri Arktos

fb official page  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063896972878 
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paraskevaskarasoulo

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]]> Lina Nikolakopoulou (GR) https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/speakers/lina-nikolakopoulou-gr/ Thu, 11 May 2023 09:19:06 +0000 https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/?post_type=speaker&p=18062 She was born in Methana. She studied social and political sciences at Panteion University. At the same time, she attended courses in cinematography, theater directing and classical guitar. In discography she appeared as a lyricist for the first time with composer Stamatis Kraounakis in 1981. Her writing is strong and special, her speech is complex […]

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]]> She was born in Methana. She studied social and political sciences at Panteion University. At the same time, she attended courses in cinematography, theater directing and classical guitar.

In discography she appeared as a lyricist for the first time with composer Stamatis Kraounakis in 1981. Her writing is strong and special, her speech is complex and current, her topical and timeless themes have shaped her strong and very loved imprint, contributing decisively to today’s image of singing art in our country. She has collaborated with the most important Greek composers and performers. Her writings have been performed on theatrical stages, while her artistic collaborations with foreign composers and creators (Goran Bregović, Nikola Piovani, Ara Dindjian, Kiki Lesentric, etc.) have brought to fruition in popular songs and important collaborations.

From 1985 until today, she has curated many musical performances, successfully overturning the current perception of night entertainment, introducing the theatre’s creative distinct roles (of the director, scenographer and lighting) into musical productions. Her songs have been translated in many countries: Israel, Turkey, Germany, Holland, Sweden, Norway, France and Spain.

She participated in the team of the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games ATHENS 2004, as a literary and writing consultant. She wrote the lyrics for the song of the Olympic Torch Relay, ” Να το φως”, with music by Trevor Horn, which was performed by Yiannis Kotsiras. In September 2004 she was awarded the Silver Cross of the Order of the Phoenix by the President of the Republic, Kostis Stephanopoulos. In 1991, a collection of her lyrics from the 80s-90s was published by “Filippos Nakas” music publications, entitled In full.

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]]> From Grassroot to Greatness https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/events/from-grassroot-to-greatness/ Tue, 09 May 2023 17:29:22 +0000 https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/?post_type=event&p=17779 How important is authenticity and originality in the creative process, as well as cultural context and identity in shaping an artist's career? How can emerging artists evolve and thrive in the music industry, while staying true to their roots and vision? This panel discussion is all about the journey that artists have to make to evolve from grassroots talents to major artists. Join us as we share our experiences and expertise in discovering and developing new talent, building fan bases, leveraging social media, collaborating with other artists and industry stakeholders, and navigating the music industry landscape.

Moderator: Michal Wojcik

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]]> How important is authenticity and originality in the creative process, as well as cultural context and identity in shaping an artist’s career? How can emerging artists evolve and thrive in the music industry, while staying true to their roots and vision? This panel discussion is all about the journey that artists have to make to evolve from grassroots talents to major artists. Join us as we share our experiences and expertise in discovering and developing new talent, building fan bases, leveraging social media, collaborating with other artists and industry stakeholders, and navigating the music industry landscape.

Moderator: Michal Wojcik

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]]> Markus Linde (DE) https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/speakers/markus-linde-de-2/ Sun, 23 Apr 2023 09:41:22 +0000 https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/?post_type=speaker&p=16853 Markus Linde is a founding member of the Europe in Synch initiative and the head oftheir Academy, in which professionals from the music side and audio-visual disciplines are brought together, bridging knowledge-gaps, building trust and creating an improved synch-landscape. With a professional history in the record business, publishing and artist management, he has been running […]

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]]> Markus Linde is a founding member of the Europe in Synch initiative and the head of
their Academy, in which professionals from the music side and audio-visual disciplines are brought together, bridging knowledge-gaps, building trust and creating an improved synch-landscape.

With a professional history in the record business, publishing and artist management, he has been running his thag’s agent imprint for some 19 years garnering a track record for music placements in national and international advertising campaigns. His services include music rights research and clearances, contributing to films and TV productions and supervising major TV shows.

Markus also is a speaker on international conferences and consulting contributor to workshops and seminars.

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]]> Andreas Periklis Metaxas (GR) https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/speakers/andreas-periklis-metaxas-gr/ Fri, 27 May 2022 09:05:45 +0000 https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/?post_type=speaker&p=14439 Andreas Periklis Metaxas holds a BA in Political Science from the National University of Athens and an MA in Media Studies from the Erasmus University of Rotterdam.He is currently a Senior Marketing Manager at Stay Independent, one of the leading record companies in Greece with over 300 signed artists and 8 music labels.Additionally, he is […]

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]]> Andreas Periklis Metaxas holds a BA in Political Science from the National University of Athens and an MA in Media Studies from the Erasmus University of Rotterdam.
He is currently a Senior Marketing Manager at Stay Independent, one of the leading record companies in Greece with over 300 signed artists and 8 music labels.
Additionally, he is the Co-Founder of Legal Pizza, an Athens-based media/entertainment company focused on talk shows and podcasts dedicated to youth culture.


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]]> Dr Sotiris (Pospo) Posporelis https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/speakers/sotiris-posporelis/ Tue, 01 Jun 2021 21:57:16 +0000 https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/?post_type=speaker&p=10483 Pospo (Dr Sotiris Posporelis) is a Consultant Liaison Neuropsychiatrist at King’s College Hospital London and a Hon. Clinical Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience. He loves the Brain and thinks that many people take it for granted… He also loves music and many other things that may seem irrelevant but are […]

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]]> Pospo (Dr Sotiris Posporelis) is a Consultant Liaison Neuropsychiatrist at King’s College Hospital London and a Hon. Clinical Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience. He loves the Brain and thinks that many people take it for granted…

He also loves music and many other things that may seem irrelevant but are somehow connected. Most importantly he finds it extremely interesting that he writes this bio for himself using the third person… 

Early on, he decided that the world doesn’t need another untalented guitar player, though deep inside he still believes he can make it… 

He has been dj-ing for over twenty years (opening for the likes of Bonobo and Quantic), attending every possible concert under Mars, amassing a massive amount of vinyl records and an equally massive debt.

Together with his best friend, he owns and runs the independent vinyl record label Fair Weather Friends Records.

http://fwfrecords.com/

https://maudsleylearning.com/insights/braincast-webinar-series/

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]]> Thomas Machairas (GR) https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/speakers/thomas-machairas/ Sat, 29 May 2021 12:16:24 +0000 https://www.athensmusicweek.gr/?post_type=speaker&p=10065 Thomas Machairas started working in the music industry as a journalist / critic (Pop & Rock Magazine, Vox) in 1988. The following years, he worked as a DJ in various popular bars and clubs in Athens (Decadence, Memphis, Closer, Rhino’s etc). During the last 23 years, he has been involved in concert promotion, including 12 […]

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]]> Thomas Machairas started working in the music industry as a journalist / critic (Pop & Rock Magazine, Vox) in 1988. The following years, he worked as a DJ in various popular bars and clubs in Athens (Decadence, Memphis, Closer, Rhino’s etc). During the last 23 years, he has been involved in concert promotion, including 12 years at Gagarin 205 (Press Office) and 9 years (and counting) at Fuzz Productions / Release Athens Festival, where he’s currently holding the position of Artistic Director and Head of Communications.

https://fuzzproductions.gr/

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