Sokratis Malamas

Sokratis Malamas – Artist Overview Sokratis Malamas is one of Greece’s most respected and beloved singer-songwriters, known for his distinctive voice, poetic songwriting, and powerful live performances. Born in Sykia, Chalkidiki, in 1957, Malamas has built a career that bridges traditional Greek folk roots with contemporary rock and rembetiko influences. With a musical journey shaped by studies in Thessaloniki, Stuttgart, and Athens, Malamas has developed a rich and expressive style that resonates across generations. Since the release of his debut album Aspromavres Istories in 1989, he has continued to create music celebrated for its emotional depth, lyrical honesty, and timeless melodies. Over the years, he has collaborated with many of Greece’s most prominent composers, lyricists, and performers, while also contributing music to theatre and film. His extensive discography and enduring presence on the Greek music scene have established him as a defining voice in modern Greek songwriting. Sokratis Malamas remains a captivating performer whose concerts offer audiences an unforgettable blend of tradition, passion, and artistic authenticity.

Panigiri

A rebetiko group based in Amsterdam

Social Waste

Social Waste is a Greek hip-hop/low-bap band formed in 1999 in Heraklion, Crete. They started performing as teenagers, quickly gaining attention in the Greek hip-hop scene. Their music blends contemporary hip-hop beats with Mediterranean influences, often incorporating traditional instruments, and their lyrics are known for strong social and political commentary. Common themes include social justice, migration, inequality, and political awareness. After a hiatus from 2004 to 2013, Social Waste returned with new releases, including albums like Το Hip Hop της Μεσογείου (2017), Σύνορα (2020), and Rebelde (2025). The band is recognized for maintaining independence from commercial labels, their activism, and energetic live performances in Greece and internationally.

Yannis Kotsiras

Alkinoos Ioannides

Thanassis Papakonstantinou

Athanasios "Thanasis" Papakonstantinou is a Greek singer-songwriter.