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Leonard Cohen Lives on Forever on Greek Island of Hydra

Influential singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen was continuously inspired by the Greek island of Hydra throughout his long career.

Jo Mersa, Bob Marley’s Grandson Found Dead at 31

Joseph Marley, also known as Jo Mersa, has reportedly died at the age of 31, after being found unresponsive in his vehicle. South Florida radio station WZPP reported that Joseph, the grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley, died of an...

Mikis Theodorakis, World-Renowned Greek Composer, Turns 96

Mikis Theodorakis, who has been a Greek patriot, a politician and a world-famous composer in his long career, celebrated his 96th birthday.

Greek-Canadian Musician Katherine Filippeos Releases New Single

Greek-Canadian musician Katherine Filippeos has released a single entitled "Breathe Into Me," inspired by Superman, her "favorite superhero."

Guitarist and Singer Orianthi Releases New Album ‘O’

Greek-Australian singer, songwriter, and critically acclaimed guitarist Orianthi has just released a new solo album, titled "O", which debuted on November 6. This is the musician's first new studio album in almost seven years. One of her previous albums, "According...

Tommy Lee: If Trump Wins, ‘I’ll Go Back To Greece’

It appears Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee has had enough of President Trump. In a recent interview with British newspaper "The Big Issue", Lee expressed his frustration with current US politics, saying that if Trump wins, he'll "go back...

Meet Emilio Eftychis, the Award Winning Greek South African Architect

Emilio Eftychis is a Greek South African architect, with more than 15 years of experience, whose work has been praised by all those who have seen his dedication and talent. Eftychis began his most recent career chapter in 2007 when...

Influential Greek Musician Lavrentis Machairitsas Dies at 63

Popular Greek rock musician Lavrentis Machairitsas, who has produced dozens of records over the decades, has died in the early hours of Monday, apparently of heart failure. He was 63. Machairitsas, who had been vacationing at his summer home in...

Greek Musician Yanni to Convey Message of Peace in Lebanon Concerts

Internationally-renowned Greek musician Yanni Chryssomallis is set to perform on Tuesday at Beirut, Lebonon's waterfront performance venue. Yanni said on Monday through the Xinhua News Agency that he aims to convey a message of peace and tolerance by playing...

Greece's Leading Rock Guitarist Yannis Spathas Dies at 69

Considered one of the top guitarists in Greece and one of the founders of the Socrates music band, Yannis Spathas, passed away on Saturday at the age of 69. Yannis Spathas (November 30, 1950 -July 6, 2019) was a Greek...