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“Lina Nikolakopoulou – Natan I Chara Oikopedo”
January 13 @ 9:00 pm
“Lina Nikolakopoulou – Natan I Chara Oikopedo”
Monday, 13 January 2025
Who could have imagined, after that unforgettable evening at the Asty Cinema in the heart of Athens, on Korai Street, where I sat enthralled watching Time of the Gypsies, that it would mark the beginning of such an extraordinary journey? It was a journey that, thankfully, has brought me immense joy over the years as songs came to life, inspired by those fiery, soul-stirring Balkan melodies.
More than 35 years have passed since that night.
And yet, it all feels as vivid as if it were yesterday.
Weddings, christenings, celebrations, love stories — all found their sound, voice, and lyrics.
Bregovic’s Paradechtika paved the way for Kiki Lesendric’s The Road with the Brass, and even now, I am deeply moved, continuing to write lyrics that embrace the rhythms and melodies of the Balkans. These sounds live on, most recently in My First Rose.
I warmly invite you to join me in celebrating this remarkable journey as we welcome the new year. Let us gather at Pallas Theatre on January 13, 2025, and, once again, “like mischievous kids, let us meet there!”
With heartfelt joy,
Lina Nikolakopoulou
Contributors:
The outstanding 10-member orchestra Salonique Brass Band will bring the vibrant Balkan music and distinct melodies of Lina’s songs to life, accompanied by:
Glykeria and Pitsa Papadopoulou, two legendary voices who have always celebrated our folk traditions and cultural roots.
Alongside them, four exceptional artists from the younger generation, personally chosen by Lina Nikolakopoulou for this event: Sofia Papazoglou, Thodoris Voutsikakis, Aspasia Stratigou, and Apostolos Kitsos.
Beloved singer Manolis Mitsias and Serbian composer and performer Kiki Lesendric will join us for a never-ending “party,” imbued with the boundless, Dionysian energy of Balkan rhythms.
Special Guests: Marina Satti
Production: “Cricos” & “Apoichos Techni & Politismos”