New Release from Protasis Music "Pes mou, pote m'agapises" by Marialena Mykoniati Protasis Music proudly presents a powerful new release: "Pes mou, pote m'agapises" (Tell Me, When Did You Love Me), interpreted by the deeply expressive voice of Marialena Mykoniati. Born in Athens and raised in Amaliada, Peloponnese, Marialena began her musical journey at the age of seven. Her classical and later electric guitar studies, alongside music theory at the Amaliada Municipal Conservatory, laid a solid foundation for her artistry. It was there that she also joined her first vocal ensembles through the conservatory choir. In her adult life, Marialena shifted her focus to vocal performance, which she continues to study at the Philippos Nakas Conservatory under the guidance of the renowned Lia Vissi. Her artistic path has been as dynamic as it is diverse. She has released an EP titled “Nurus Diabolica” via Terror Records in 2021 – a raw, dark offering deeply rooted in the Hellenic Black Metal tradition and inspired by historical narratives. In parallel, she independently releases music through her personal project Silent Cries, where she writes, composes, and plays all instruments herself. With "Tell Me, When Did You Love Me", Marialena makes her debut in Greek-language music by paying tribute to her teacher, Lia Vissi. The track is a heartfelt cover of one of Vissi’s songs, chosen not only for its emotional depth but also for its significance to Marialena’s musical awakening. It reflects her admiration for Vissi’s contribution to Greek music over the past five decades and her desire to revisit the emotional essence of the ‘90s – a decade that shaped much of the country’s modern musical identity. Originally featured on Lia Vissi’s album “Tha Pao Apo Erota”, the song touched Marialena profoundly from the very first listen, serving as the cornerstone of the musical connection the two artists share. Lyrically penned by Anna Bithikotsi, "Tell Me, When Did You Love Me" is an emotionally charged piece, rich with introspection and poetic melancholy. While stepping away from her usual rock terrain, Marialena embraces the emotional challenge, revisiting the song’s central question as an open letter to all unfulfilled loves – the ones buried deep within our hearts that subtly shape our emotional evolution. The release marks a bold, yet tender step into a new chapter of Marialena’s career – one defined by reverence, rediscovery, and a deepening artistic voice. Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4kqAsJp iTunes/ Apple music: https://apple.co/450MK6A Deezer: https://bit.ly/43lL9ad Youtube: https://youtu.be/S1C1LPUrO_s

IN THE OUTSKIRTS OF THE CITY (ΣΤΑ ΠΕΡΙΧΩΡΑ ΤΗΣ ΠΟΛΗΣ) New Song by Miltos Pavlou Music – Vocals: Miltos Pavlou Lyrics: Stratos Fanaras New Release by Protasis Music Miltos Pavlou and Protasis Music present a new release, featuring lyrics by Stratos Fanaras, based on his poem Dedication – to Dimitris Triantafyllidis, with inspired arrangement by Sergios Voudris. This is a song born out of a yearning for a better society, symbolized by the line: "Every destination is but a station – and there will be no harbor anywhere." It is a piece with two souls, a fusion of contrasting musical worlds. A Western-influenced jazz-rock orchestration — marked by electric guitars and bass — is irrevocably colored by the introductory notes of the bouzouki and its subtle support in the refrains. At the song’s peak, the traditional Eastern musical roots pass the baton to an electric guitar solo, only to return in the understated, contemplative closing, achieving a defining convergence. Of two – or perhaps more – Greeces? Of tradition and modernity? Everyone is invited to listen and feel, as if inside a train approaching the next station. Credits Music – Vocals: Miltos Pavlou Lyrics: Stratos Fanaras Arrangement: Sergios Voudris Bouzouki: Thodoris Petropoulos Keys – Bass – Guitars: Sergios Voudris Mix – Mastering: Stavros Georgiopoulos @ Diskex Studio Vocal Recordings: Studio Altāria @ Bruckhaufen, Vienna (AT) Cover artwork: Destinations by the painter and friend Yannis Adamakis, generously offered for the release. Miltos Pavlou’s artistic activity is non-profit. Any potential proceeds are donated to organizations supporting human rights and socially excluded groups in Greece and around the world.   Lyrics (translated) There were many difficult moments The journey was long and demanding Yet never once did we hesitate Our reasons never blurred Now that we’ve entered the outskirts of the city And the train approaches the station This is what runs through my mind: Just one station lies ahead for us There will be no harbor, anywhere   A Word from Miltos Pavlou “Stratos and I share mutual respect from our past successful collaborations in the field of research. The creation of this song has its own small story. Toward the end of 2024, at the dawn of a new year overshadowed by a dystopian global atmosphere, I turned once again to Stratos’ poetry for reconciliation, inspiration, and transcendence. Within minutes, with a guitar in hand, Dedication was born. I recorded it and sent it to him. We exchanged thoughts about small lyric changes, and about the cover art. The painting is by Yannis Adamakis — whom I’ve only met through calls and online. But you instantly recognize who you resonate with. Sergios and I have been working on many songs lately — we understand each other musically. When I sent him the recording as a New Year’s greeting, he surprised me with a stunning arrangement. And jokingly, we thought, ‘What if we added a bouzouki?’ — since I had spoken about the poem’s meaning to me and the idea of the two (or more) Greeces. We tried it, and the rest is history — especially with the extraordinary performance of Thodoris Petropoulos on bouzouki, which elevated the song even further. Even from afar — in Vienna — this piece allowed me to connect with people I admire. After all, what else matters in this brief life? The people we meet, the connection with values and art, understanding, imagination, and creation — all in pursuit of a better world.” Miltos Pavlou, Vienna 20/5/2025   Listen: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4dt6MJ5 iTunes/ Apple music: https://apple.co/45n806p Deezer: https://bit.ly/4jibIl3 Youtube: https://youtu.be/djtoKDrFtRc   Follow Miltos Pavlou: Website (CD orders): miltospavlou.art https://www.facebook.com/MiltosPavlouMusic/ https://www.youtube.com/@miltospavlou https://instagram.com/miltos_pavlou Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/MiltosPavlou  

DIMITRIS KOTSAKIS ENDLESS JOURNEY New Release Released digitally by Protasis Music The third personal album by composer Dimitris Kotsakis, titled "Endless Journey," is now available through Protasis Music — a concept album that transports listeners to physical and imagined landscapes, through an inner soundscape filled with imagination, sensations, and the light of Greece. An album that balances between melody and silence, inviting the listener on a timeless journey without a set destination. Words from the Composer: "I composed these pieces inspired by the fantasy of a journey through natural landscapes, into the unknown, with an unknown expiration date." Biography: Dimitris Kotsakis was born in 1976 in Athens and grew up in Neapoli, at the foothills of Lycabettus Hill. He pursued brief studies in graphic design and computer science. From a very young age, he showed a deep interest in music. In addition to taking piano lessons, he studied electronic organ at the Philippos Nakas Conservatory for five years, further refining his technique through personal study and practice. His earliest musical influences included Mikis Theodorakis, The Beatles, and German Christmas carols. However, his most significant inspirations came later, particularly through the rich tradition of Greek music. An integral part of his creative force is the Greek natural landscape, from which he draws strength, serenity, and optimism. His great passions remain mathematics and cycling. Credits: Composer: Dimitris Kotsakis Sound Engineer: Dimitris Christou Producer: Evangelos Kasselakis Participating Musicians: Dimitris Agathos: Trumpets Stella Valasi: Santouri Sokratis Ganiaris: Percussion, Drums Christos Dalianis: Violin, Viola Nino Kitani: Clarinet, Flutes, Flute Theodoros Kotepanos: Piano Christos Kyriazis: Clarinet, Bagpipe Loukia Konstantatou: Kanonaki Lili Kostopoulou: Oboe Dimitris Kotsakis: Synthesizer, Midi Programming Giannis Logothetis: Bouzouki, Baglamas Maria Malafi: Harp Vangelis Paraskevaidis: Vibraphone Giannis Plagiannakos: Double Bass, Electric Bass Maria Ploumi: Lute Nikos Rogakos: Mandolin, Mandola, Tenor Guitar Christos Tsiamoulis: Oud, Lyra with sympathetic strings Christos Chouvardas: Acoustic Guitar, Classical Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bouzouki, Baglamas Art Direction: Stefanos Skourvouliakis Released digitally by Protasis Music: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfZuyBymkXCHxcxm6ki82ONVqWjwvj_z9 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4iBil1w iTunes/ Apple music: https://apple.co/4iCVOBw Deezer: https://bit.ly/3RCmCqB

Καλό Πάσχα από την Protasis Music!  Ευχόμαστε υγεία, αγάπη, ειρήνη και έμπνευση. Η μουσική ας μας ενώνει πάντα.  Happy Easter from Protasis Music!  Wishing you peace, love, health, and inspiration this Easter. May music continue to bring us all together. 

Panos Katsimichas returns once again with a brand-new song titled "Obsession in F# Minor." As the songwriter himself describes it, "A new little song from the old Berlin diary," unfolding a story full of emotion and atmosphere. A Few Words About the Song: "Obsession in F# Minor" is a deeply emotional piece that takes us back to Berlin in 1982. Through his lyrics, Panos Katsimichas narrates the story of Olaf, a man preparing for one last meeting with his lover, hiding a gun in the pocket of his black coat. The song speaks of love, betrayal, and obsession, while the wintery setting—with snowflakes in the wind and the scent of snow—enhances its melancholic mood. A particularly striking and poetic image is captured in the lyrics: "Snowflakes in the wind... Precious and fragile... Unaware and alone." Credits Lyrics, Music: Panos Katsimichas Vocals: Panos Katsimichas Arrangement: Kostas Papadoukas Musicians: Kostas Papadoukas – Programming, Keyboards Christos Pertsinidis – Lead Guitars Nikolís Koutsospyros – Guitars Vangelis Zisis – Drums Production: Vangelis Zisis, Panos Katsimichas Recording & Mixing: Vangelis Zisis (Athens Recording Studio) Mastering: Thymios Papadopoulos, Sotiris Papadopoulos (Studio Stentor) https://www.facebook.com/Katsimiha Digitally released by Protasis Music: YouTube: https://youtu.be/dtLMORQoGsE Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4kHxaC7 iTunes/ Apple music: https://apple.co/41JxyaI Deezer: https://bit.ly/4bOd9Wu

Today, we proudly present and release 18 musical gems by Giorgos Mitsakis in honor of our great master. This collection is titled after his legendary song "Opou Giorgos kai Malama" and serves as a tribute to Mitsakis’ unparalleled contribution to Greek music. These songs are part of the theatrical production "Opou Giorgos kai Malama", created and produced by the musical ensemble "Parapetamenoi." The play will be staged at the Dielefsis Theatre starting in November 2024, coinciding with the reissue of the book "Giorgos Mitsakis – Autobiography" (1995) by Nikos Oikonomou. The script remains faithful to Mitsakis' own writings, ensuring historical accuracy and authenticity. The theatrical performance is dedicated to Nikos Oikonomou and Athina Mitsaki. Who are "Parapetamenoi"? For years, "Parapetamenoi" have been researching and preserving the roots of Greek music. Their live performances are conducted without microphones, and their recordings are done in the traditional "one-take" style—with all musicians playing together, just as it was done in the past. Staying true to Protasis Music's philosophy of producing works with personality, history, and archival value, we take great pride in presenting a project that stays true to the essence of Greek musical heritage. Featuring bouzouki virtuoso Spyros Goumas, known for his collaborations with some of Greece’s biggest music legends, alongside exceptional musicians and vocalists under the coordination of musician and researcher Giorgos Makris, "Parapetamenoi" are opening a new chapter in contemporary rebetiko music. Their approach brings back the past while keeping the raw, unfiltered, and intimate sound of rebetiko alive. About "Parapetamenoi" Founded in 1999, "Parapetamenoi" have been dedicated to the preservation and study of rebetiko music, analyzing the social and political factors that shaped this unique Greek urban folk genre. The ensemble consists of: Spyros Goumas – Musical direction, bouzouki, guitar, vocals Giorgos Makris – Coordinator, guitar, vocals Sofia Kontaratou – Vocals, percussion Dimitris Goumas – Guitar, vocals Katerina-Myrto Fatourou – Accordion, vocals Foteini Karabampa – Baglamas Their goal is to reproduce original rebetiko performances, staying true to the style and ethos of the genre’s legendary creators. Whether in live concerts or studio recordings, they emphasize the spirit of authentic rebetiko gatherings. They have been actively engaged in various initiatives, including: Musical-theatrical performances Tributes to legendary rebetiko artists Historical research and storytelling projects Concerts in Greece and abroad The International Rebetiko Workshop & Seminar, held annually since 2009 Production Details Produced by: Musical Ensemble Parapetamenoi Co-produced & Digitally Released by: Protasis Music Musicians on the Album: Spyros Goumas – Musical arrangement, bouzouki, vocals Katerina-Myrto Fatourou – Accordion, vocals Sofia Kontaratou – Vocals, percussion Dimitris Goumas – Guitar, vocals Giorgos Makris – Guitar, vocals Foteini Karabampa – Baglamas Recorded at: Inspiral Music Studio Mixing & Mastering: Nikos Kritselis Available Now on Digital Platforms iTunes/Apple Music: https://apple.co/41ezysk Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4k6jMr0 Deezer: https://bit.ly/4hWoENx YouTube: https://bit.ly/YoutubePARAPETAMENOI We appreciate your support, publication, and promotion of this release. For press & inquiries: www.parapetamenoi.gr [email protected]  

Dear friends, As we approach the end of 2024, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for being part of our musical family. Music, like the holidays, has the power to unite, inspire, and fill our hearts with warmth and magic. We wish you Happy Holidays, filled with melodies that evoke cherished memories and create new, unforgettable moments. May 2025 bring you health, joy, and countless notes of inspiration to compose your most beautiful masterpiece yet. Warm regards, The team at Protasis Music Publishing

PANOS KATSIMICHAS FLASHBACK New Release Christmas Surprise from Panos Katsimichas. "Flashback" A new song that travels through time, filled with memories and musical emotions from 1984. To mark the upcoming 40th anniversary of the iconic album "Zesta Pota" (Warm Drinks) (April 2025), Panos Katsimichas presents us with a song inspired by those magical moments in Sierra Studio, alongside beloved collaborators and friends. With nostalgic lyrics and melodies that warm the heart, Flashback becomes the perfect musical accompaniment for this holiday season. Lyrics, Music: Panos Katsimichas Vocals: Panos Katsimichas Arrangement: Kostas Papadoukas Guitar: Christos Persinidis Drums: Vaggelis Zisis Mixing: Vaggelis Zisis Athens Record Studio Production: Panos Katsimichas Production Management: Vaggelis Zisis Athens Record Studio A Note from Panos Katsimichas: "In 1984 (on a December night just like tonight), we were in the studio recording Zesta Pota. From midnight to six in the morning… essentially, working elf hours. In just a few months (April 2025), 40 years will have passed since the album’s release. Wasn’t it time for a little song? I remember Spathas, Antypas, Rasoulis—like a dream. They’re here, beside me on Sierra’s couch, and I can almost touch them... Golfidis and Haris, next to the lit-up console, are saying something to each other and smiling. …Play, my raspy harmonica…" Merry Christmas to everyone. December 2024 Panos Katsimichas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Katsimiha Released digitally by Protasis Music: YouTube: https://youtu.be/EgLzj8T9y2M Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3BzWN6d iTunes/Apple Music: https://apple.co/3P6xo77 Deezer: https://bit.ly/49KgDID  

Χαρές και Λύπες: A Celebration of Life's Contrasts Protasis Music proudly presents the new release, Χαρές και Λύπες (Joys and Sorrows), a heartfelt song by the talented composer and lyricist Yiannis Kalomiris. This piece masterfully encapsulates the essence of life’s contrasting emotions — the joys that lift us and the sorrows that shape us. A Unique Collaboration The song is brought to life through the emotive voice of Yiannis Kassotakis, accompanied by the angelic harmony of the Children’s Choir of the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos, Crete. The choir, under the direction of Manolis Kanakakis, lends an innocent optimism to the piece, perfectly complementing its themes. The exceptional arrangement features traditional Cretan instruments, highlighting the authenticity and depth of Kalomiris’ artistic vision. The Creative Process Yiannis Kalomiris shared his inspiration for this project: "When I wrote this song, I envisioned a children’s choir singing the chorus. Children’s voices carry the pure optimism that we all need as we navigate life’s alternating moments of joy and sorrow. I am deeply grateful to Manolis Kanakakis and the children for bringing this vision to life." About the Composer Born in Anogeia, Crete, Yiannis Kalomiris is a multi-faceted artist. Alongside his career as a dentist in Heraklion, he is a dedicated composer and lyricist, skilled in playing traditional Cretan instruments like the laouto and bouzouki. His musical creations draw from Cretan traditions, the broader music of the Eastern Mediterranean, and contemporary Greek folk styles. Kalomiris has an impressive portfolio, including the 2021 album Αντάμωση (Reunion) and a series of singles, such as Πατρίδα μου είναι τα πουλιά and Στης ζωής μου το ταξίδι. In 2023, he debuted his unreleased collection Για ένα Ασπάλαθο, which features 15 traditional and urban folk songs. Listen Now Χαρές και Λύπες is available across all major digital platforms: YouTube: https://youtu.be/J-HqnRSBPfY Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4gxqi7m iTunes/Apple Music: https://apple.co/4gvbE0u Deezer: https://bit.ly/4fkuJkR Credits Lyrics & Music: Yiannis Kalomiris Vocals: Yiannis Kassotakis & the Children's Choir of Agios Nikolaos Musicians: Yiannis Kalomiris: Laouto Manolis Kanakakis: Kanun Giorgis Kontogiannis: Guitar Haris Bakas: Percussion Stefanos Kouroupakis: Contrabass Recording and Production: Studio: Vasmaris Studio, Heraklion, Crete Choir Recording: Municipal Cinema Theater REX, Agios Nikolaos Sound Engineers: Dimitris Vasmaris & Yiannis Kassotakis For additional information, visit www.yianniskalomiris.gr or contact Protasis Music at [email protected]. We invite you to share and celebrate this remarkable release. Enjoy listening!

New Release Ioanna Kalogeraki Oneirou Logia We are delighted to present and include in the repertoire of Protasis Music another exceptionally high-quality production. This is a new song performed by the lyrical singer Ioanna Kalogeraki, with the characteristic sensitivity of Giannis Papas’ music and the poetry of the writer Zoe Dikteou. Ioanna Kalogeraki, with significant studies in classical singing and a discographic history in the field, bridges the lyrical tradition with the contemporary music scene in this production. Her voice exhibits clear elements of lyricism while maintaining the delicacy and sensitivity demanded by both the music and the lyrics of the eponymous song. The artist herself says: "This song was born out of the trust and appreciation shown to me by the writer Zoe Dikteou, who, when presenting the composition of Giannis Papas, asked me: 'Would your soul like to sing this?' She allowed me to adapt the original poem titled 'Tou Dekemvri' and entrusted the orchestration to the very sensitive and capable hands of Stavros Kartakis. The result pleased us all, and we quickly found ourselves at Subway Studios under the guidance of Vaggelis Sapounas. Alexandros Chrysidis managed the mixing and mastering of the song, while the cinematic footage for the video clip reflected the places the soul visits during breaks from daily life." Ioanna Kalogeraki – Biography: Ioanna Kalogeraki has studied classical singing and has released three personal albums: Canciones Españolas Antiguas by F.G. Lorca (Canciones Españolas Antiguas - Album by Ioanna Kalogeraki, Dimitris Karvelis | Spotify) A personal selection of French lyrical songs titled Nuits Embaumées (Nuits Embaumées - Album by Ioanna Kalogeraki, Dimitris Vezyroglou | Spotify) The collection Cinq Mélodies Populaires Grecques by M. Ravel, with lyrics in French and Greek. Her forthcoming collection Akroprora features songs by Giannis Kalomoiris for piano, flute, and voice. (The Ravel collection will be digitally released in December.) Credits: Lyrics: Zoe Dikteou Music: Giannis Papas Orchestration & Piano: Stavros Kartakis Violin: Dimitris Aggelidis Cello: Giannos Giovanos Performance: Ioanna Kalogeraki | Ioanna Kalogeraki Recording: Vaggelis Sapounas, Subway Studios Mixing & Mastering: Alexandros Chrysidis Social Media: https://www.ioannakalogeraki.gr Digitally available on all platforms by Protasis Music: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/41gQcba iTunes/Apple Music: https://apple.co/49jF2Es Deezer: https://bit.ly/4fW2Hxv YouTube: https://youtu.be/jKCvofHidYg

NEW RELEASE M I L T O S     P A V L O U NOIMA (CD Album) Continuing our fruitful collaboration with the versatile artist Miltos Pavlou, we are excited to announce the release of his new musical collection, titled NOHIMA. NOHIMA is Miltos Pavlou's first album-CD of songs with his own music and lyrics, following his two collections of songs based on Cavafy's poetry, Ithaki (2023) and ITHACA (2024). NOHIMA is a collection of songs—notes from a journey, one that begins with seeking and ultimately finds meaning in life. They are milestones in an exploration-quest through love, migration, and return, reflection, and the large or small steps we choose at the crossroads we encounter. A journey toward a place where everything makes sense. The songs in the NOHIMA album mark key moments on a path of uncovering this human journey. They distinguish and build on decisive experiences, principles, and values, both personal and collective. These are the ones we recognize along the way and in crucial passages of clarity and awareness. The songs speak of the ambivalent relationship with the homeland and the country (Patrida Xeni), with the city (PAOK-Saloniki), the human condition, the depths and the sky of human society (Tou Anthropou i Oikogeneia), the perpetual migration and journey through the world, and the encounters of generations and cultures (Trena tis Dysis - Sidirodromos). They explore the revolutionary, cosmological, and sometimes dismissed, erotic passion (Oso Mporo) and the transcendent love that does not fade when we leave (I Psychi Taxidevousa - Traveler Soul). The album is structured around the constant of deep love and connection with Miltos Pavlou's life partner, Maya Zilich, with three songs placed at the beginning, middle, and end of the album (1. Everywhere Nowhere, 5. Gyalina - Ta Kalytera Einai Mprosta, 10. Traveler Soul). Miltos' long-time collaborator, musician Sergios Voudris, contributed to the orchestration of the album, decisively shaping the meaning of this musical journey. The children's choir of Edessa, conducted by Theodora Gourani, plays a pivotal role in the song Tou Anthropou i Oikogeneia, emblematic of Miltos' personal and professional journey as a social scientist who worked for decades on human rights, freedom, and equality, and ultimately for children and the future of this world. Jazz singer Amalia Pavlou, Miltos' niece, provides lyrical vocals on Ti Zoi Mou Ego. This song, built on Cretan laouto, serves as a starting point for a crucial, acrobatic, and autobiographical passage of revision and reconstruction—rebuilding the self. Responding at the end of the album, the song Noima closes this journey with lyrics reflecting the initial questions of the first song, signaling the end of the search and its completion. Mixing and mastering were done by Stavros Georgiopoulos at Diskex Studio in Athens, while vocal recordings were done at Miltos Pavlou's personal Altāria Studio in Vienna. Credits: Music, lyrics, and vocals: Miltos Pavlou Production: Miltos Pavlou - Sergios Voudris Orchestration: Sergios Voudris Mix – Mastering: Stavros Georgiopoulos @ Diskex Studio Instrument recordings: Diskex – Sergios Voudris Vocal recordings: Miltos Pavlou's Altāria Studio @ Bruckhaufen, Vienna Featuring: Children's Choir of Edessa conducted by Theodora Gourani (Tou Anthropou i Oikogeneia) Amalia Pavlou (vocals on Ti Zoi Mou Ego) CD Photography: by Miltos Pavlou CD pack design: by Nefeli Pavlou Musio The artistic activity of Miltos Pavlou is non-profit, and any potential revenue generated is intended for donations to organizations supporting human rights and socially marginalized groups in Greece and worldwide. Miltos Pavlou's social media: http://www.miltospavlou.art/ (also for CD orders) https://www.facebook.com/MiltosPavlouMusic/ https://www.youtube.com/@miltospavlou https://instagram.com/miltos_pavlou Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/MiltosPavlou The album is available digitally from Protasis Music on all digital platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OORZgp iTunes/Apple Music: https://apple.co/498cHRF Deezer: https://bit.ly/3ZbCO5l YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfZuyBymkXCGC2xb4C_tc_LbveaHU8dTn    

Continuing our creative journey within the high-quality atmosphere of Protasis Music releases, we are pleased to present to the audience of Athens and beyond, composer, lyricist, and distinguished musician Giannis Kalomiris, who lives and creates in Crete, through a song that deserves to be heard and recognized. “Fourtouniasmeni Thalassa” (Stormy Sea) is the title, marked by the exceptional performance of Thodoris Kotonia. A song with strong influences from Cretan tradition, with contemporary musical expression, sensitivity, lyricism, rhythm, and melody that take the listener on a journey. The creator himself describes the song as follows: “Returning to the city from a visit to a friend, a few years ago, east of Heraklion in Crete, I decided to take the old national road. A large part of the journey runs next to the sea. There was a great storm, and the waves reached high. An imposing sight! By the time I arrived back, I had ‘written’ the “Stormy Sea.” Music and lyrics. Later, I completed the orchestration and selected the instruments I wanted to play. It was recorded live (all instruments together). Finally, the exceptional Thodoris Kotonia added his sensitive and emotional performance to the song. And so, “Stormy Sea” now sails toward the unknown. It comes from the past, an unknown time, passes into the present, and aims for a tomorrow where life and beauty, storms with moments of calm, will have love as a companion and guide. With fellow travelers those who it manages to touch, those who discover it, each in their own way.” A big thank you to all contributors: Thodoris Kotonia: vocals and cover art-video art Musicians: Manolis Kanakakis: Cretan lyre Giorgis Kontogiannis: guitar Panos Katsikiotis: percussion Haris Bakas: jar Studio Vasmaris - Dimitris Vasmaris: recording and mix-mastering Studio Melisma - Nikos Platyrakhos: voice recording Protasis Music - Mary Fasoulaki for release and distribution. Enjoy listening. Safe travels to us all. Giannis Kalomiris November 6, 2024 Biography Giannis Kalomiris was born in Anogeia, Crete, and lives and works as a dentist in Heraklion. At the same time, he is a musician, composer, and lyricist. He plays the lute, bouzouki, mandolin, and three-string bouzouki. He seeks the powerful and pure archetype that makes some musicians pure conduits of music across the ages. In his lyrics, he works with forms and expressions that can place traditional and folk writing so that it stands equally next to high poetic language without being absorbed by it. He also writes poetry, and his first collection, titled "Anasa", will be published soon. His musical creations—songs—are based on three axes: Traditional Cretan music, broader traditional music of the Eastern Mediterranean, and modern Greek folk and "entechno" music and songs. In 2021, he released an album titled "Antamosi", with his own music and lyrics, and in 2022, three singles: “Chasapiko tis Ano Polis” (an instrumental chasapiko), "Patrida mou einai ta poulia” (sung by Nikos Venetakis), and "Stis zoi mou to taxidi" (sung by Vasilis Stavrakakis). The album "ANTAMOSI" is a collection of 24 new creations—Cretan traditional songs—and collaborations with: Psarantonis, Psaroyiorgis, G. Manolakis, K. Abissinos, and V. Stavrakakis. In 2022, he presented live a collection of 15 unreleased new entechno Greek songs titled: "Oti 'nei ekeinon pou tha meinei, ein' i kardia pou tha to krinei" In 2023, he presented for the first time at the “M. Hadjidakis” Garden Theater in Heraklion a new unreleased collection of his songs titled: “Gia ena Aspalatho”. It includes 15 new traditional and urban folk songs. This album will be released in 2025. Singers: K. Abissinos, G. Kassotakis, and I. Kalogeraki. Available digitally from Protasis Music on all digital platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/40zJRHF iTunes/Apple Music: https://apple.co/3CfrFsF Deezer: https://bit.ly/3Ce1d2y YouTube: https://youtu.be/0gOn8arkXgY For broadcasting and publication, please contact: www.yianniskalomiris.gr  

"Patrida Xeni" is an elegy for Greece, a land of both longing and exile. It speaks of the relationship with the homeland for those who were born there or immigrated, who lived and loved it but eventually left, perhaps with the hope of one day returning. It is an ode to the ambivalent worship and frustration towards the homeland, and to the idealization and nostalgia felt by those who, enchanted and disenchanted, live far away. The song was written through the personal and collective experience of migration to and from Greece, a country that has left its mark on all who made it the center of their lives. From Greek migrants of the 21st and 20th centuries to foreign migrants who once lived there and have since left for other countries to escape stagnation, corruption, lack of meritocracy, suicides, and its dead-ends. Miltos Pavlou: “The lyrics say, ‘As long as I am elsewhere, I might meet you,’ which was probably the first line I jotted down while waiting at an airport. I often meet people in Europe who have lived and loved Greece. Young Greek migrants, but also earlier generations of Gastarbeiter, Albanians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, double and triple migrants, and others... I recognize a shared linguistic and, to some extent, social experience and see in their eyes a dormant, yet ever-present, subtle love for a world, sometimes idealized, sometimes sadly abandoned... a never-ending arc of return that they keep planning but never quite achieve... Around 2010, I was working, writing, and speaking in Greece as a social scientist, imagining a new, dynamic Greek society, built on a broader concept of citizenship through the identification with values of equal participation, creating a shared social and political-cultural belonging. Today, after 14 years of intense and, at times, devastating socio-economic and political crises, some of the children of Greece I once envisioned, I have met elsewhere. In my own journey back and forth, constantly leaving and constantly returning, we cross paths. In our intersecting journeys, let us share a few words about a homeland that, to some emigrants and foreigners, seems foreign and a relic of another time.” Credits: Music & Vocals: Miltos Pavlou Production: Miltos Pavlou - Sergios Voudris Arrangement & Performance: Sergios Voudris Mix & Mastering: Stavros Georgiopoulos @ Diskex Studio Instrument Recordings: Diskex – Sergios Voudris Vocal Recordings: Miltos Pavlou's Altāria Studio @Bruckhaufen, Vienna Cover Art: by Miltos Pavlou Miltos Pavlou's Social Media: Website: www.miltospavlou.art (for CD orders) https://www.facebook.com/MiltosPavlouMusic/ https://www.youtube.com/@miltospavlou https://instagram.com/miltos_pavlou Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/MiltosPavlou Digital Release by Protasis Music on all streaming platforms: Spotify: https://bit.ly/4eJXSWN Apple/ itunes: https://bit.ly/3Bq62W5 Deezer: https://bit.ly/3N5nkdM YouTube: https://youtu.be/to6DBCd93Bs

We are delighted to announce the release of the new song by Panos Katsimichas, "Archeo Tsifteteli," from Protasis Music! YouTube: https://youtu.be/YgWEtluIJVQ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ZEXWCU iTunes/Apple Music: https://apple.co/3ZG8X73 Deezer: https://bit.ly/3XEtqGR "Madmen scream at madmen They raised banners and slaughter each other again The gods and prophets weren’t enough Nor the poets or Christ’s blood" Lyrics & Music: Panos Katsimichas Electric-Acoustic Guitar: Lefteris Valasellis Baglamas: Manolis Karantinis Programming, Recording, Mixing: Sotiris Papadopoulos Mastering: Thymios Papadopoulos Studio: Stentor Enjoy the music!

**Miltos Pavlou's New Release: "Τη ζωή μου εγώ"** Prolific, versatile, and multi-talented, Miltos Pavlou returns artistically after two significant creations and productions of poetry set to music by Constantine Cavafy in the collections Ithaca and ITHACA, in Greek and English. He now presents his new single "Τη ζωή μου εγώ" (My Life), a song that reflects the aesthetics of his musical and lyrical writing, serving as a forerunner to his upcoming collection titled "Νόημα" (Meaning), which will be released as a complete album this fall by Protasis Music. The song "Τη ζωή μου εγώ" represents a pivotal and significant moment in Pavlou's songwriting and life. It marks the transition from an ending journey to a new beginning, embodying a decisive moment in life. As the creator himself states, it is a crucial piece, though not necessarily representative of the style and sound of the forthcoming full album. The "Νόημα" album in preparation includes various musical aesthetic proposals with a multifaceted sound that draws on both Western tradition and dynamic modern Greek language and musical tradition, reflecting Pavlou's life as a Greek abroad. The song "Τη ζωή μου εγώ" bridges two worlds, being a personal anthem of major decisions, destruction, and self-reinvention in the quest for meaning and the construction of a new life path. The Cretan lute played by Pavlou's close collaborator, Sergios Voudris—who also plays the guitars and serves as co-producer and orchestrator of the entire album—marks the moment of this transitional step between loss, absolute crisis, and the charting of a new life course. The refrain's vocals are elevated by Amalia Pavlou, a talented young jazz singer and Pavlou's niece, the daughter of his brother Thanasis, who is also a classical guitar soloist. As Miltos Pavlou states: "Τη ζωή μου εγώ" describes and marks the critical moment we encounter in our lives. Often in a counterpoint of destructions, anxieties, survival but also upliftment, with glimpses of happiness and fulfillment. Through love and knowledge, through truth, freedom, and the enlightenment that inner search can offer. When you are called to make decisions, you need to look deeply into the mirror, search for the authentic within you, and rebuild yourself from scratch." **Short Biography** Miltos Pavlou was born and raised in Thessaloniki and now lives and works in Vienna, Austria, with his wife Maya Zilich and their two young children. He also has three beloved daughters and a son. As a researcher and author on human rights, with studies in Sociology (Italy) and Law (Thessaloniki), he serves at the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). Among other tasks, he directs and implements the EU LGBTIQ Survey in 30 European countries. Over the last thirty years, he has worked in different European and Central Asian countries, leading international interdisciplinary study and research teams. He has also served as a Special Scientist at the Greek Ombudsman and as director of institutes and centers for combating racism and xenophobia and protecting human rights (i-RED, HLHR-KEMO National Observatory Against Racism and Xenophobia). Alongside his main professional career, he composes and creates songs in Greek and English about love, journeys, places, people, and everything worth and changing life. * Miltos Pavlou's artistic activity is not for profit, and any potential revenue from it is intended for donations to organizations that support human rights and socially vulnerable groups. **Contributors:** - Music: Miltos Pavlou - Lyrics: Miltos Pavlou - Performer: Miltos Pavlou - Vocals: Amalia Pavlou - Orchestration: Sergios Voudris - Cretan lute – guitars - pads: Sergios Voudris - Mix – Mastering: Stavros Georgiopoulos @ Diskex Studio - Voice recordings: Studio Altāria @ Bruckhaufen, Vienna - Artwork - Photography: Miltos Pavlou - Production: Miltos Pavlou - Sergios Voudris **Miltos Pavlou's Social Media:** http://www.miltospavlou.art/  (επίσης για παραγγελίες CD) https://www.facebook.com/MiltosPavlouMusic/ https://www.youtube.com/@miltospavlou https://instagram.com/miltos_pavlou Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/MiltosPavlou **Digital Release by Protasis Music on All Digital Platforms:** Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3KM5hrX iTunes/Apple Music: https://apple.co/4cvhv41 Deezer: https://bit.ly/4c3OIDN Youtube: https://youtu.be/mMuOjA5d6zo  

Panos Katsimihas has written and sung "For Those Who Dreamed of a Nonexistent World" in his latest musical release. https://youtu.be/XBUF4pAeDAM Staying true to his artistic portrayal of contemporary socio-political reality, he releases this song today, dedicated to the dreamers who still believe in a world of dreams. The title of the song is "Εσείς που ονειρευτηκατε" (You Who Dreamed). As always, Panos Katsimihas is exceptional, timelessly relevant, and consistently true to the values of music that always speaks the truth... Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z1UyqA iTunes/Apple Music: https://apple.co/3VGOdK9 Deezer: https://bit.ly/3VlLDb3 Released by Protasis Music #ΝέαΚυκλοφορία #PanosKatsimihas #ΕσείςΠουΟνειρευτηκατε #GreekMusic #Dreamers #TimelessArtist #MusicWithMeaning #NewSong #NewMusicAlert #ArtisticExpression

NEW DIGITAL SINGLE RELEASE PASSENGERS IN PANIC "KAIXIS" Protasis Music releases an attention-worthy cover of the classic and timeless "Kaixis" by Apostolos Chatzichristou and Giorgos Fotidas, performed by the band Passengers in Panic. The rendition maintains traditional elements and forms while presenting a rock interpretation. The reimagined "Kaixis" is released as a single and will be included in the band's upcoming album, the second in their artistic journey, set to be released soon. Noteworthy guest vocal performances on this track include the exceptional Greek actor Giannis Tsortekis. An unexpected participation comes from Apostolos Chatzichristou's granddaughter, Lianna Bardi, a reputable musician, on vocals. Credits and details of the music production and video clip for "Kaixis": Cover by Passengers in Panic Vocals: Ioanna Galani, Giannis Tsortekis Backing vocals: Lela Argyri, Lianna Gari Vallia Bardi Guitars: Lela Argyri Bass: Lefteris Christou Drums: Phoivos Andriopoulos Composer: Apostolos Chatzichristou Lyricists: Apostolos Chatzichristou / Giorgos Fotidas Video clip director: Giannis Diassakis Actor: Elisavet Kavalaki ABOUT PASSENGERS IN PANIC Passengers In Panic self-describe as a Heavy Metal Greek Traditional Folk Metal band based in Athens, founded in December 2019. The dynamic of the band, following some changes, has now been shaped, with Yohanna (Ioanna Galani) on vocals, Lefteris Christou on bass (ex-Inactive Messiah, ex-Womb Of Maggots), Lela Argyri on guitar (Rocket Queens), and Phoivos Andriopoulos on drums. Their debut album, titled "Leap Of Faith," was released in 2020. Their various influences compose a sound with progressive and primarily Greek elements, as well as broader traditional influences. Instruments such as the Macedonian gaida, kaval, laouto, violin, and of course, the daouli, create a traditional atmosphere, uniting all the pieces together. From the first listen, it is apparent that the inspiration stems from human experiences and various situations faced daily, including toxic relationships, human violence, the struggle for survival, injustices, as well as social issues, discovered through the music and lyrics of Passengers In Panic. In 2022, the band performed not only in Athens but also in cities across Greece and abroad, at various major Metal festivals like the Gothoom Open Air Festival in Slovakia, where they shared the stage with many well-known bands from the global metal scene, including Kataklysm, Suffocation, Draconian, Memoriam, Moribund Oblivion, Aeonian Sorrow, and many more. In March 2024, they played in Bucharest for the Psychosounds Metal Ladies Night. Released by Protasis Music, available on all digital platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cUBA4B iTunes/Apple Music: https://apple.co/3VVQMZn Deezer: https://bit.ly/49ALYM1 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP-LrQ1efoc

Another outstanding collaboration of Panos Katsimihas with Protasis Music is manifested through the release of his new digital album titled "The House with the Acacias," reaffirming our company's timeless coexistence with the distinguished artist. Panos himself provides his description regarding the content of this collection, as well as the motive behind its creation and release, in a recent interview with Metronomos magazine, as excerpted below: "The House with the Acacias" is what embraced my childhood, adolescence, and the painful early adulthood with love. Then began a journey that took us far away and for a long time. However, in this house, everything happened. The first readings, the first melodies, the first decisions, the determination for a path I had chosen as a child, even though I didn't admit it, not even to myself. What followed afterward was just a matter of time. Everything had to happen... and it did." **This pertains to the album "The House with the Acacias." The renowned meticulous and qualitatively excellent production of Panos Katsimihas, with its characteristic and beloved sound and performance, adds yet another significant release to the existing repertoire of Protasis Music, in continuation of the timeless collaboration with producers Haris and Panos Katsimihas. "House with the Acacias" is musically described and interpreted through 9 well-known songs, exemplifying both creative and interpretive writing by Panos Katsimihas, in collaboration with exceptional musicians, ensuring the aesthetic result of the production. Detailed information about the musicians and the lyrics of the songs is provided in the attached file. Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cFbu5v iTunes/ Apple music: https://apple.co/3J35l5N Deezer: https://bit.ly/3U3Sp5M Youtube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfZuyBymkXCGO2nIsJDHzM4wOurmaPUZf

A record encounter between two significant and multifaceted creators, who co-sign and perform exceptionally together. "Like a Flower on the Rock" is the title of the song, with Music by Kostas Leivadas and Lyrics by Panos Katsimihas. A successful coexistence that has both past and present, and we hope for a future. Two artists guaranteeing quality writing and performances. We hope "Like a Flower on the Rock" finds hearts to blossom in. Released by Protasis Music. Lyrics: Panos Katsimihas Music: Kostas Leivadas Song: Panos Katsimihas, Kostas Leivadas Piano-santouri: Kostas Leivadas Violins-violas: Fotis Siotas Orchestration: Kostas Leivadas - Panos Katsimihas - with the contribution of Fotis Siotas on strings Recording-mixing-mastering: Alexandros Chrysides, Sierra Studio Publisher: Protasis Music Publishing Released by Protasis Music https://www.protasismusic.gr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3xotu4d iTunes/Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vQpJDU Deezer: https://bit.ly/3TIkiz3 Youtube: https://youtu.be/kfCb30rqkLk ________________________________________________________________________________________________ "When I received the lyrics from "Like a Flower on the Rock" by Panos Katsimihas, at first, I was deeply moved, embraced it with my soul, and then, for a long time, I didn't read it again in its entirety, I just stole glances at it because I found it difficult to depart from the position of the recipient and listener who had received this message in the bottle that traveled thousands of years, as much as the almighty function of the song. I became a fellow traveler at an unsuspecting blessed moment, which I had been waiting for a long time. Just as it ideally happens on unforgettable journeys... Indeed, lifelong listeners, those who respect the gift and carry the flame, know that the song never leaves you first and is doubly generous in patience and persistence. It saves lives and accommodates us all, and for this, Panos and I owe our own lives. Enjoy. Kostas - Panos March 2024" Subscribe now to Protasis Music's music channel: https://www.youtube.com/ProtasisMusic Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/ProtasisMusic FOLLOW US ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/user/6yrisfeqa1aa7xn1elhzz09sw Follow us on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/user/6yrisfeqa1aa7xn1elhzz09sw Connect with Protasis Music: ▶ Website: https://www.protasismusic.gr ▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/protasismusicproductions/ ▶ Google+: https://plus.google.com/+ProtasisMusic   #PanosKatsimihas #KostasLeivadas #protasismusic #panoskatsimihas #NewRelease2024 #newreleasefriday #sanlouloudistovraho #greekmusic"  

With the exceptional musical and interpretative approach of Miltos Pavlou, who sets to music, interprets, and translates the poetry of Constantine P. Cavafy into English, we present the new collection of musical works "ITHACA Cavafy Poetry". This musical collection, which is a continuation of Protasis Music's previous release, includes 12 poems by Cavafy, translated, set to music, and interpreted by Miltos Pavlou himself. Especially the poem "ITHACA" is included as a bonus track translated and interpreted in Italian. This collection is a significant step towards promoting and spreading Cavafy's poetry beyond borders, aiming to bring the global audience closer and more directly to the work of our great Greek poet. The translations of the poems by Miltos Pavlou himself, as well as his compositions and interpretations, approach with respect and sensitivity the rendition of Cavafy's poetry, highlighting the eternal value of his poems. Available worldwide on all digital platforms from Protasis Music. https://bfan.link/ithaca Youtube playlist