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HELLENIC RADIOKATERINA SIMBONI PARASKEVA - ATHENS LIVEDuring Saturday’s Role on Hellenic Radio, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Katerina Simboni Paraskeva in Athens who updates us each week on the latest news as far as entertainment is concerned but also various other news. Katerina’s pays tribute this week to Beauty Queen as well as Greek film and stage actress, Zoe Laskari. Listen to the podcast and find out more!
2020-12-171h 07
HELLENIC RADIOKATE EMMERSON - 10 LESSONS FOR LIVING #LOCATION FREERenos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Kate Emmerson during Saturday’s Role on Hellenic Radio, who speaks to us all the way from the UK about her latest book - 10 LESSONS FOR LIVING #LOCATION FREE, an insider’s guide to living and working anywhere and everywhere. Do listen to the podcast and find out more!
2020-12-1627 min
HELLENIC RADIOEMMANUEL CASTIS - ISONODuring Saturday’s Role on Hellenic Radio, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Emmanuel Castis who brings us up to date with what he’s been doing and tells us all about his role as Mannie in ISONO. Listen to the podcast and find out more!
2020-12-1623 min
HELLENIC RADIOSEAN ACHILLEOS - ACHILLEOS RECORDSRenos Nicos Spanoudes chats to singer-songwriter, author, poet, painter, lead singer from Electric Pop/Rock Bank ‘SHARD’ and founder of Achilleos Records, Sean Achilleos during Saturday’s edition of Saturday’s Role on Hellenic Radio. Listen to the podcast and find out more!
2020-12-1640 min
HELLENIC RADIODANIEL GEDDES - FANTASTIC MR FOXDuring Saturday’s edition of Saturday’s Role at Hellenic Radio, radio host Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Director, Daniel Geddes, about the National Children’s Theatre – Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox. Listen to the podcast to find our more!
2020-12-1614 min
HELLENIC RADIOKATERINA SIMBONI PARASKEVA - ATHENS LIVEDuring Saturday’s Role, Renos Nicos Spanoudes catches up with Katerina Simboni Paraskeva in Greece who brings us up to date with the latest in entertainment news. Katerina also pays tribute this week to Nikos Kourkoulos, a highly respected Greek theatrical and film performer, who was also one of the most talented and recognizable actors in Greece. Listen to the podcast and find out more!
2020-12-091h 11
HELLENIC RADIOKGOMOTSO CHRISTOPHER - Telenovela 'Legacy'Then Covid-19 arrived at the end of March and the focus of South Africans shifted to safety and job security. With the country relishing its level 1 lockdown status, things are slowly returning to normal and, given the celebratory mood, fans welcome Christopher’s small screen comeback. The Safta award-winning actress is one of the leads on M-Net’s star-studded first telenovela, “Legacy”. Cast as the current Mrs Price, she is a thorn in the side of Angelique (Michelle Botes), who is Sebastian Price’s (Deon Lotz) former lawyer wife. Beyond bagging another plum role, Christopher is chuffed to be working wi...
2020-12-0926 min
HELLENIC RADIOYAHTO KRAFT - OVER THINKINGYahto Kraft releases ‘Over Thinking’ – An upbeat party track ideal for the Summer holidays. Written by Yahto back in 2019 around New Year’s when he was “partying like an absolute rock star”, he joined forces with renowned producers Tjaart van der Walt and Sybrand Johan van Dyk during lockdown to record the single.Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Yahto during Saturday’s Role. Listen to the podcast and find out more!
2020-12-0917 min
HELLENIC RADIOMICAH STOJAKOVIC - MULTI AWARD WINNING STAGEWORX SHOWCASE 101During Saturday’s edition of Saturday’s Role, radio host Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Multi Award winning Micah Stojakovic who is currently studying Musical Theatre at Stageworx performing arts. Listen to the podcast and find out more!
2020-12-0823 min
HELLENIC RADIOTONDERAI CHIYINDIKO - POETRY OVER A PANDEMICBlack Ark Promotions with the support of the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) presents Poetry Over A Pandemic, a serendipitous invocation to poetry buffs, culture vultures and lovers of the word both in its written and spoken format. Poetry Over A Pandemic is the proverbial oasis in the midst of a scorching desert sun and provided much needed relief and sanctuary, restoration of a sense of community and healing that only poetry accompanied by hauntingly beautiful and soothing sounds of a variety of indigenous musical instruments can provide. Poetry Over A Pandemic is dedicated to the memory of...
2020-12-0813 min
HELLENIC RADIOLWANDO XASO - MADE IN SOUTH AFRICALwando Xaso is an attorney and a writer exploring the interaction between race, gender, history and popular culture. She is the author of the book Made in South Africa: A black woman’s stories of rage, resistance and progress is a vibrant collection of essays in which Lwando Xaso examines, with incisive clarity. During Saturday’s edition of Saturday’s Role, radio host, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Lwando Xaso. Listen to the podcast and find out more!
2020-12-0816 min
HELLENIC RADIOKATERINA SIMBONI PARASKEVA - ATHENS LIVEDuring Saturday’s edition of Saturday’s Role on Hellenic Radio, radio host, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Katerina Simboni Paraskeva in Greece. Katerina pays tribute this week to Alekos Alexandrakis, a famous Greek actor known for his theatrical work as well as work in film and television. Katerina also updates us on the latest in entertainment news and happenings. Listen to the podcast and find out more!
2020-12-021h 09
HELLENIC RADIO#YouAreTheReason - ZIYANDA YAKOUsing the power of music, an emotive video #YouAreTheReason released last week, launched a national campaign in support of maternal and infant mental health. Three talented musicians performed the must-see cover of Calum Scott’s ‘You Are the Reason’. The Gauteng Association for Infant Mental Health (GAIMH-SA) and the South African Civil Society for Women’s, Adolescents’ and Children’s Health (SACSoWACH) hosted the webinar. #YouAreTheReason has taken the Calum Scott original song, re-arranged and produced by Dan Selsick, vocal arrangements by RJ Benjamin with powerful and heartfelt vocals by Chantal Stanfield, Ziyanda Yako and Nicole Canin. Renos Nicos Spanoudes ch...
2020-12-0217 min
HELLENIC RADIOTHE LYING KING - ALAN COMMITTIEDuring Saturday’s Role on Hellenic Radio, radio host, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to South African comic actor Alan Committie who returns to Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino theatre for a whirlwind of 10 performances of his critically and commercially acclaimed stand-up comedy special!
2020 has been quite the year for surprises and so, in that spirit, he takes a slightly skewered look at events from the past year, outlining the comically bizarre possibilities for the following 12 months and tries to make audiences laugh their way through the eye-popping confusion of modern-day living. Committee talks about Jerusalema, Heidi en Klara and...
2020-12-0212 min
HELLENIC RADIOEMO ADAMS - CINDERELLA & FRIKADELLAAs social media takes over our world, the ruthless mother and talent agent Patricia D played by Loukmaan Adams manages her social media “influencer” daughters Frika and Della with very limited talent played by Nur Abrahams & Daylin Sass. The really talented unseen step-daughter Cinderella played by Nicoleen Saal (Winner Of Maak My Famous S2) is ignored, treated badly and suppressed but a massive talent competition arises. During Saturday’s edition of Saturday’s Role on Hellenic Radio, radio host, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Emo Adams about Cinderella and FrikaDella. Listen to the podcast to find out more!
2020-12-0218 min
HELLENIC RADIOKATERINA SIMBONI PARASKEVA - ATHENS LIVEDuring Saturday’s edition of Saturday’s Role, radio host, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Katerina Simboni Paraskeva who pays tribute this week to playwright, lyricist and radio producer Giannis Kalamitsis. Following her tribute, Katerina updates us on the latest current entertainment news in Greece. Listen to the podcast to find out more!
2020-11-2759 min
HELLENIC RADIOHENRY CHARLY - WEHEART STUDIOSDuring Saturday’s Role, radio host, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Henry Charly, founder of Weheart studios, filmmaker, digital marketer and photographer about his new film Alleyway, an action thriller, starring Luthuli Dlamini, Jack Devnarain, Renos Nicos Spanoudes, Bheki Nkosi, Thabisile Zikhali. Listen to the podcast to find out more!
2020-11-2711 min
HELLENIC RADIOPJ Sabbagha - WHATSAPP CONCEPTThe My Body My Space: Public Arts Festival (MBMS) will be making global history in 2021 as the first arts festival to take place on a dedicated WhatsApp line. Curated by The Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaborative (FATC), and funded by The National Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC) and The National Arts Council (NAC), MBMS is committed to being as inclusive and accessible as possible in its transition to the online space in 2021. Speaking about the process leading up to the innovative, world-first solution of a ‘festival on your phone’, MBMS Artistic director PJ Sabbagha, said: “Needing to create an onl...
2020-11-2713 min
HELLENIC RADIOJACK MANTIS - HOLLYWOOD SOUTH FILM FESTIVALSA musician Jack Mantis wins Best Music Video at Hollywood South Film Festival.Jack Mantis, has been awarded Best Music Video at this year’s Hollywood South Film Festival for the video to his single Beth. Shot in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Colesburg and Cape Town by German director Roman Muelleger, and created by Mantis and Muelleger, the film is an emotional homage to a loved one lost tragically. Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Jack Mantis during Saturday’s Role. Listen to the podcast and find out more!
2020-11-2710 min
HELLENIC RADIOROMEO RAMUADA - SOUTH AFRICAN UNITED CULTURAL & CREATIVE INDUSTRIES FEDERATIONThe newly formed SOUTH AFRICAN UNITED CULTURAL AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES FEDERATION (SAUCCIF) was launched in October 2020 to be an umbrella body, comprising of some of the organisations and private companies that united after the national march that took place in August this year, due to the financial crisis effecting the Cultural and Creative Industries. It is the first CCI Membership-based federation with affiliates. Says newly elected president of the federation Sibongile Mngoma “The formation of SAUCCIF, as the first federation that is founded by artists organisations by themselves for themselves, is a win for the Cultural and Creative Industries. It...
2020-11-2717 min
HELLENIC RADIOTSHEPO RATONA - TIN TOWN THEATREOn Saturday morning’s edition of Saturday’s Role, radio host, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Tshepo Ratona about Tin Town Theatre and their staged reading, ‘In Their Words’ written and directed by Tshepo Samuel Ratona and TEWOP, The Elite Wing of Poetry on the 28th November, followed by a Christmas Show by the Johannesburg Opera in partnership with The Tin Town Theatre who will usher in the Festive Season with beautiful melodies you have come to love over the years on the 6th December 2020. Listen to the podcast to find out more!
2020-11-2726 min
HELLENIC RADIOANDREA TIMMSDuring Saturday’s Role, radio host, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to singer/musician, Andrea Timms, where you can also hear her rendition of Bette Midler’s, The Rose. Listen to the podcast and find out more!
2020-11-2721 min
HELLENIC RADIOMxolisi Masilela- TX THEATRE- ARTS CENTRE MOSES MOLELEKWAOn Saturday morning's edition of Saturday's Role, radio host, Renos Spanoudes speaks to Artistic Director at TX, Mxolisi Masilela about the latest TX Theatre production in partnership with the Department of Arts and Culture – Online Theatre Space – Live performance meets Online Programme. Listen to the podcast to find out more!
2020-11-2715 min
HELLENIC RADIOKATERINA SIMBONI PARASKEVA - ATHENS LIVEDuring Saturday’s edition of Saturday’s Role, radio host, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Katerina Simboni Paraskeva who updates us on the latest entertainment news and happenings in Greece. Katerina also shares with us her special dedication to the famous Greek singer of rembetika and Laika, Poly Panou. Don’t miss the podcast!
2020-11-191h 11
HELLENIC RADIOSLINDILE MTHEMBU - IGAMASlindile Mthembu’s production titled ‘Igama?‘ highlights the challenges of women trapped in the expectations of a post-Colonial South Africa and trying to break through the frame. The production is highly on-demand and ready to stream, regardless of production issues that hampered with their readiness to join the festival’s daily releases. The site will offer viewers a look at Thandiswa ‘King Tha’ Mazwai’s remarkable performance on the Standard Bank Jazz Festival’s stage. The performance was a hot ticket for her thousands of fans and is a must-add to your evening viewing list. Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Slindile Mthe...
2020-11-1914 min
HELLENIC RADIOCHILDISH PLAY - SLADThe east coast is ablaze with hip hop talent right now and it is hard to tell which flame is burning brighter. One such flame however, is slick, Durban-based hip hop outfit who dropped their debut project earlier this year. The four-man outfit of 20-somethings spit bars under the moniker CHILDISH PLAY and consist of Trevor LC, Koby Shaun, James and Jerome who first met in primary school and formed a Gqom dance group. Now, the boys battle in brassy beats and have dropped their debut album titled Something Like A Dream (SLAD). The six-track album is a 21st-century afro...
2020-11-1911 min
HELLENIC RADIOCONSTITUTION HILL- GAISANG SATHEKGE - UPRISINGDuring Saturday’s edition of Saturday’s Role, radio host, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Exhibitions and Events Curator, Gaisang Sathekge. Join the community and get your tickets-Space is Super Limited! The revolution will be Online! Introducing The Creative Uprising - Basha revised event from 16 - 21 November 2020, visit our website: https://www.creativeuprising.co.za/. Every 30 minutes you will get an opportunity to get a ticket to attend the full event or any of your favourite daily programmes in person. Listen to the podcast and find out more!
2020-11-1921 min
HELLENIC RADIOGEMMA MARINUS - STAGEWORXFounder and Principal of Stageworx School Of Performing Arts, Gemma Marinus has worked in the entertainment industry for over 25 years, starting her career as a performer, she then moved to mentoring and teaching young performers (Stageworx School Of Performing Arts), Producing Stage Shows (Born To Perform) and booking and creating bespoke entertainment for a variety of corporate, marketing and entertainment venues. Originally from the UK, in her performance career Gemma performed in a variety of musicals both internationally and nationally including, Mama Mia, Boys In A Photograph, My Fair Lady, Hairspray, Jesus Christ Superstar and the ABBA show. She...
2020-11-1917 min
HELLENIC RADIOSIBONGILE MNGOMA - LIVE SHOWDuring Saturday’s Role, radio host, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Sibongile Mngoma about the Live Show @Nikki’s Jazz Restaurant on the 27th & 28thNovember 2020. Listen to the podcast to find out all about it!
2020-11-1933 min
HELLENIC RADIOTHEATRE ON THE SQUARE - DAPHNE KUHN & MIKA STEFANOThe Theatre on the square, has garnered many awards and nominations for theatre excellence. The theatre is a popular and unique venue. In its upmarket Nelson Mandela Square (formerly Sandton Square) premises, it has certainly lived up to its fine reputation. During Saturday’s Role, radio host, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Theatre owner Daphne Kuhn and Mika Stefano, Marketing, PR and FOH Manager, about the challenges they faced the past couple of months. Listen to the podcast and find out more!
2020-11-1923 min
HELLENIC RADIOATHENS LIVE WITH KATERINA SIMBONI PARASKEVARenos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Katerina Simboni Pareskeva in Athens to update us on the latest in Entertainment News. Katerina’s tribute this week is to Greek film director, Giannis Dalianidis, a Greek film director. In 2002, he was dubbed a "national film hero" at the International Thessaloniki Film Festival. Don’t miss this week’s podcast!
2020-11-111h 08
HELLENIC RADIOARTS & CULTURE TRUST - JESICA GLENDINNINGThe Arts and Culture Trust presents an innovative and imaginative solution to the challenges faced by many South African arts practitioners - the ACT Tlholo Project 'Uncovering Solutions 2020'. During Saturday’s Role, radio host, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Writer, ACT Programme Manager, Jessica Glendinning. Do listen to the podcast to find out more!
2020-11-1107 min
HELLENIC RADIO&SCENE - ESC GAMES - DREW BAKKER&Scene is an online entertainment website that aims to be at the forefront of live streaming content creation. The online streaming platform was designed to support artists. The website was developed under lockdown conditions in South Africa and established in April 2020. It was driven by the desire to connect and inspire entertainers and creatives with their audiences in an innovative way through live streaming. &SCENE ESC Games is a brand new online escape room that merges all the fun and challenge of a physical room and reimagines it for a digital space with the best of immersive theatre. This...
2020-11-1113 min
HELLENIC RADIOTHE UNFAMILIAR - LLEWELLYN GREEFFTHE UNFAMILIAR tells the story of a British Army doctor (Jemima West) who comes back from war, thinking she has PTSD, only to discover that there are malevolent spirits present in her home, making the life that she knew unfamiliar. During Saturday’s Role, radio host, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to producer, Llewellyn Greeff. Listen to the podcast to find out more!
2020-11-1111 min
HELLENIC RADIORAMDAZ - WON'T YOUSouth African indie-pop duo, RAMDAZ, just revealed their latest single, ‘Won’t You’. Brothers Vikshay and Vishekh spent their lockdown days in a creative cave, carefully crafting their fresh spin on a funky Nu-disco beat. Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Vikshay during Saturday’s Role. Listen to the podcast!
2020-11-1112 min
HELLENIC RADIOKWASHA'S PEELING SHADOWS - MOSIE MAMRENGANEPeeling Shadows is the latest theatrical experience from Kwasha Theatre Company, and the first production with an audience since the COVID-19 pandemic to be staged at the Market Theatre, running from October 31 to November 8 2020. Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to MOSIE MAMRENGANE during Saturday’s Role. Listen to the podcast for more!
2020-11-1111 min
HELLENIC RADIOBRADLEY GREY - FAMEI want a piece of the fame…” This is the theme around Bradley Grey’s brand new pop hit, “Fame”, which came from a place of thinking what it would be like to be a famous musician; having lots of video views, fans singing along to his music and hitting the ‘Pop Charts’. This is every aspiring musicians dream. Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Bradley during his show Saturday’s Role. Listen to the podcast!
2020-11-1112 min
HELLENIC RADIOTHE FLO FOUNDATION - THABO FLO MOKALESpeak to the children in their own tongue - The Flo Foundation is a registered NPO #203-117, dedicated to inspire and provide a safe and free environment for our kids. During Saturday’s Role, radio host, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to THABO FLO MOKALE about The Flo Foundation’s Annual Sports Fun Day. Listen to the podcast!
2020-11-1110 min
HELLENIC RADIOCAROLYN STEYN - 67 BLANKETSDuring Saturday’s Role this week, radio host, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Founder of 67 Blankets, Carolyn Steyn, about the great Bokke Blanket Project. Listen to the podcast to find out more!
2020-11-1113 min
HELLENIC RADIOEXPOSING THE VIRUS - POETRY AND POLITICS SYMPOSIUM - BHEKIFA DUBEDuring Saturday’s Role, Hellenic Radio host, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to BHEKIFA DUBE, initiator, founder and CEO of CURIOSITY BACKPACKERS, an innovative tourism and hospitality business that merges design-led accommodation and tailor-made experiences. Renos chats to Bhekifa about EXPOSING THE VIRUS’ – Poetry and Politics Symposium. Don’t miss the podcast!
2020-10-2010 min
HELLENIC RADIOAWARD WINNING SECRET EATS UNDERGROUND DINING COMPANY - DARREN MELTZSecretEATS is an exclusive, invitation-only dining experience. Founded in 2012 in South Africa, they have now expanded and host dinners in some of the most incredible locations around the world. Their philosophy is simple: they bring together food-lovers and chefs to have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience over the course of an evening. As a SecretEATS member, you'll have exclusive access to these experiences. During Saturday’s Role at Hellenic Radio, radio host, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Darren Meltz. Listen to the podcast!
2020-10-2011 min
HELLENIC RADIOKATERINA SIMBONI PARASKEVA - ATHENS LIVEDuring Saturday’s Role at Hellenic Radio with Renos Nicos Spanoudes, Katerina Simboni Paraskeva, joins us live from Athens to update us once again on the latest entertainment news. Katerina also pays tribute to Vlassis Bonatsos, a popular Greek entertainer and singer. You simply have to listen to this podcast!
2020-10-201h 02
HELLENIC RADIOMAAK MY FAMOUS SHOWCASE - NICOLEEN SAALThe Maak My Famous season 2 Top 10 finalists are set to perform on stage alongside Emo Adams for this year’s edition of the Maak My Famous Showcase. The reality TV show, which sees revered singer-songwriter Emo Adams and the show’s viewers scour South Africa for the most talent musicians and acts, saw 21-year- old Nicoleen Saal from Oceanview (outside of Cape Town) being crowned as the second winner of the popular contest. Winning the contest has afforded Saal the opportunity to tour with Adams for one-full year, while also being managed by All Star Concerts. Now Saal, along with...
2020-10-2010 min
HELLENIC RADIOTHE SECOND GLOBAL LGBTIQ+ NETWORK CONFERENCE - THAMI DISHDespite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 Global LGBTIQ+ Network Conference will go ahead from 20 to 22 October, both at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg and virtually. Funded in 2018 by the Thami Dish Foundation, the Global LGBTIQ+ Network is a platform to convene LGBTIQ+ people from across the world and engage in conversations leading to change, empowerment and a shift in thinking. Hellenic Radio host, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to founder, Thami Dish during Saturday's Role. Listen to the podcast to find out more!
2020-10-2022 min
HELLENIC RADIOPARABLE 15 - BIOLUMINESCENE - MARC SKARDADurban based, South African rock band Parable Fifteen return with brand-new single, ‘You and Me’.
‘You and Me’ is a high-quality shot of serotonin that strides across textures of modern country rock, and driving pop. The track is taken from the bands highly anticipated forthcoming album Bioluminescence. The song is about the trials and tribulations in a relationship. It is about hope and the ability to forgive someone you love and ‘righting the wrongs’ in a relationship and moving forward together," says lead singer and songwriter Marc Skarda.During Saturday’s Role on Hellenic Radio, host, Renos Nicos Nicos Sp...
2020-10-2018 min
HELLENIC RADIONATIONAL CHILDREN'S THEATRE - ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, DANIEL GEDDESDuring Saturday’s Role at Hellenic Radio, radio host, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to the new Artistic Director of the National Children’s Theatre, Daniel Geddes. As a theatre-maker, Daniel has written and directed several plays for the National Children's Theatre, and for his co-owned theatre production company Liquid Fusion. Listen to the podcast to find out more about new production ‘Disney in The Park’, then Grab a picnic blanket and your little mouseketeers, and enjoy brilliant entertainment at NCT's brand new open air theatre - and what better way to enjoy this new stage than with Disney in the Park
2020-10-2018 min
HELLENIC RADIOTHE BROTHERS STREEP - SIMON VAN WYKThe Brothers Streep are an acoustic comedy act from Cape Town. Performing as both a duo and full band, they have made their mark locally through playing at major South African events such as Rocking the Daisies (2010 & 2011), Synergy (2011), The 1st Annual Comics Choice Awards (2011) and Grahamstown Festival (2012), whilst also broadening their horizons internationally by playing to Anna Paquin on The Graham Norton Show (2009) and debuting their own full length show at The Gilded Balloon as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (2010). Formed in 2005 by Dylan Hichens (guitar and vocals) and Simon van Wyk (guitar and vocals), The Brothers spent...
2020-10-2015 min
HELLENIC RADIOKATERINA SIMBONI PARASKEVA - ATHENS LIVERenos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Katerina Simboni Paraskeva during Saturday’s Role to find out the latest in entertainment news coming live from Greece. Katerina also pays tribute to Greek actor, KOSTAS HATZICHRISTOS. Take a listen to the podcast to find out more!
2020-10-1356 min
HELLENIC RADIOVICKY KATZDuring Saturday’s Role, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to 24 year old, singer, songwriter and producer, Vicci Katz (Katsiginis). Vicci has a BA Honours degree in music production from COPA, accredited by Chichester University in the UK. She comes from a musical family, and having grown up in this environment, it was no wonder she started singing from as soon as she could speak. She began writing songs when she was just nine. Along with writing and producing original music (within an alternative cinematic pop genre), she has now started releasing acoustic covers as well. She will be immigrating to th...
2020-10-1346 min
HELLENIC RADIOΗ Jacaranda Ανθίζει πάντα την Άνοιξη (The Jacaranda always blooms in Spring) by Christina AntoniadouDuring Saturday’s Role, Katerina Simboni Paraskeva interviews writer, Christina Antoniadou, about her new book, ‘H Jacaranda Ανθίζει πάντα την Άνοιξη’, (The Jacaranda Always Blooms In Spring). Christina lived in South Africa for three years and during her interview, she tells us about her life in South Africa and what inspired her to write this book. Listen to the podcast to find out more!
2020-10-1320 min
HELLENIC RADIOFERDINAND GERNANDTFerdinand Gernandt has been part of the SA entertainment industry for over 15 years and has evolved from being a sought after Vocalist and Performer to a respected and accomplished Choreographer, Writer, Director and Producer.
Ferdinand also produced, wrote, directed and choreographed the Smash Hit Musical "Reik Na Die Sterre" which was nominated for 7 Naledi Awards. Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Ferdinand. Take a listen to the podcast!
2020-10-1319 min
HELLENIC RADIOCOME FLY WITH US - DONOVAN YAARDSDuring Saturday’s Role, radio host, Renos Nicos Spanoudes spoke to Donavan Yaards about “COME FLY WITH US” - the premiere performance that was filmed on an Airbus A430, caught online on Sunday 4th October at 7:00pm and seen until the 11th October 2020. All the money raised from COME FLY WITH US went towards supporting workers in the entertainment industry. Listen to the podcast to find out more!
2020-10-1313 min
HELLENIC RADIOATHENS LIVE - KATERINA SIMBONI PARASKEVARenos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Katerina Simboni Paraskeva to find out the latest entertainment news in Greece. Katerina also pays tribute to Greek actor, Chronis Exarhakos, this week. Don’t miss the podcast!
2020-10-1045 min
HELLENIC RADIOANDREA SHINE - THE CASE OF THE LOST LIBRARIAN ESCAPE GAMESAndrea Shine stars in Escape Games for kids – The cast of The Lost Librarian. In the podcast, Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Andrea to find out more!
2020-10-1005 min
HELLENIC RADIOAN EVENING OF DRAG - TONY ZOURIDESEnjoy a night of Glitz & Glam at the Villa Simonne Boutique Hotel on the 11th of October with food, drinks, a live band, and the Dreemz!
R290pp includes: Welcome drink & trio of canapés. Optional Buffet meal available at an additional R250pp. Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Tony Zourides about An Evening In Drag. Listen to the podcast!
2020-10-1010 min
HELLENIC RADIODISCONNECTED - OSCAR TSouth Africa-born singer and songwriter, Oscar T, has released his latest first solo studio album: “Disconnected”. Oscar T (whose full name is Oscar Toorn) made the 14-track debut drop earlier this week across all major digital platforms, along with the single “One Larger Reason (Sunday Morning)”. The 32 -year-old singer, who is based between China and South Africa these days, says the album is a “pure labour of love” and a “dream come true”. Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Oscar T. Listen to the podcast!
2020-10-1012 min
HELLENIC RADIOCOME FLY WITH US - HARRY SIDEROPOULOSThe Waiting In The Wings SA team has been counting down to lift off, and take audiences on a virtual flight of pure entertainment with their show “COME FLY WITH US” - the premiere performance that was filmed on an Airbus A430, caught online on Sunday 4th October at 7:00pm and that can be seen until the 11th October 2020. Grab a ticket, book your seat and spend an hour in the skies with some of the countries top entertainers. COME FLY WITH US is just over an hour and all the money raised goes to support workers in the ente...
2020-10-1017 min
HELLENIC RADIOPAVLO PHITIDIS - RESET, REBUILD, REIGNITEIn Reset, Rebuild, Reignite, the second book from Pavlo Phitidis, his starting point is not how to avoid crises because some are inevitable. Instead, he shows how you can use any crisis to reset your business to get relevant, rebuild it to scale, and reignite it to accelerate growth by capitalising on the change and opportunities that any crisis brings with it. Stories of business owners who have successfully turned crisis to their advantage are underpinned by Pavlos’ practical, action-oriented insights, tactics and strategies that will have you reading with a highlighter in hand, and will equip you to ta...
2020-10-1022 min
HELLENIC RADIOLOUKMAAN ADAMS - CULTURE SHOCKHeart FM together with Oddball Concepts and Loukmaan Adams present The Jive Culture Shock. (‘Jingles’ refers to the tambourine, an instrument played in a minstrel troupe. ‘Karinkles’ refers to a vocal run, unique to the Malay choirs/ Nederlands song.) The Jive Culture Shock streams weekly as a series of 4 episodes. It includes story inserts, guest judges, viewer videos and a surprise international element. Buy your ticket (or book for every episode) and please spread the word far and wide!
Find all 4 episodes here: https://www.quicket.co.za/organisers/28392-oddball-concepts-loukmaan-adams/
Episode 1 – 26th Sept 2020; Episode 2 – 3rd Oct 2020; Episode 3 –...
2020-09-2912 min
HELLENIC RADIOUMLILO - BLOOMING SOUNDS LIVEUmlilo is a popular genre and gender-bending musician renowned for their avant-garde sound and aesthetic performances that combine technology, dance, film, and fashion design. “Intergalactic shape-shifting kwaai diva Umlilo”, has a sound rooted in contemporary South African dance music. They have performed around the world to critical acclaim for their boundary-pushing music that incorporates genres including electronic kwaito, punk, alt-pop, gqom, house and hip hop. Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Umlilo. Listen to the podcast to find out more!
2020-09-2919 min
HELLENIC RADIOKATERINA SIMBONI PARASKEVA - ATHENS LIVEKaterina Simboni Pareskeva pays tribute to the one and only prominent Greek Singer, Stelios Kazantzidis this week. Kazantzidis was a leading singer of Greek popular music, or Laïkó, he collaborated with many of Greece's foremost composers. Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Katerina to also update us on this week’s entertainment news coming live from Greece.
2020-09-291h 11
HELLENIC RADIOCHANTAL NATIVEL - WORLD RIVERS DAYCelebrated on the fourth Sunday of September, World Rivers Day strives to increase public awareness about the sensitive riverine ecosystem and the threatening effects of water pollution due to plastics waste. Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Chantal Nativel. Listen to the podcast to find out more!
2020-09-2920 min
HELLENIC RADIOCOME FLY WITH USSylvaine Strike and Toni Morkel - or should we say Florence and Svetlana – spoke with Renos Nicos Spanoudes about COME FLY WITH US. Set your alarms now - this is one flight you do not want to miss! COME FLY WITH US will be streaming from the 4th until the 11th of October 2020 - book your tickets now!
2020-09-2922 min
HELLENIC RADIOTHE ROCKETS - JERRY WATTONE OF SOUTH AFRICA'S MOST SUCCESSFUL POP MUSIC GROUPS TO PERFORM THEIR BIGGEST HITS LIVE IN CONCERT THIS OCTOBER. Get ready for an online concert extravaganza of note as one of the most successful pop groups to ever come out of South Africa, The Rockets, are set to showcase some of their biggest songs in a one-night only musical celebration.
Tickets for this much-anticipated show can be purchased via www.quicket.co.za and are priced at R60 each. Direct booking link for tickets: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/114877-the-rockets-brought-to-you-by-lri-productions/#/
Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats...
2020-09-2911 min
HELLENIC RADIOBILLY LANGE - WINNER OF NALEDI AWARD FOR BEST SOLO PERFORMANCETHE Naledi Theatre Awards are the biggest and most prestigious awards entity to recognise and reward excellence in South African theatre. Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Billy Langa, winner of the Naledi Award for best solo performance. The podcast will tell you more!
2020-09-2419 min
HELLENIC RADIOAUBREY SEKHABI - STATE THEATRE ARTISTIC DIRECTORAubrey Sekhabi is a multi-award winning director and playwright. He is currently playwright, producer and artistic director at the State Theatre. Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to him. Listen to the podcast to find out more!
2020-09-2415 min
HELLENIC RADIOLOLO SKAI - BLOOMING SOUNDSBorn and raised in Norton, Zimbabwe, Lolo Skai discovered her love for neo soul, afro pop music and poetry at an early age. She performed her way through her primary and secondary education grabbing all opportunities to entertain and recite poetry. When she was 17, Lolo Skai participated in the National Eisteddfod competition where she received an honours award for the best female vocalist under thirty and has been performing ever since. She is currently doing her last year of her degree in Software Engineering and has recently released her debut single, "Angidingi". Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Lolo about...
2020-09-2308 min
HELLENIC RADIOIm4theArts March - KARABO KGOKONGRenos Nicos Spanoudes chats to KARABO KGOKONG about the SOUTH AFRICAN CULTURAL AND CREATIVE INDUSTRY ORGANISATIONS march to the Union Building to hand over a memorandum. Listen to the podcast!
2020-09-2313 min
HELLENIC RADIOJARRAD RICKETTS - NEW FASHION VENTURESAMA nominated artist in the Best Pop Album category for his debut album “Break The Rules” released in September 2018, Jarrad Ricketts is currently topping Top40 charts nationwide with his hit singles “Take Me To Your Heart”, “Paradise”, “Thinking Bout”, “New Life” and “Unicorns (Living my best life)”.Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to this SA Music Superstar about the Launch of his New Fashion Venture. Listen to the podcast!
2020-09-2312 min
HELLENIC RADIOOWEN LONZAR - COME FLY WITH USRenos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Director, Choreographer & Producer, Owen Lonzar about Come Fly With Us. A big band bash streamed on Sunday, 4 October 2020 at 7pm. One can book at Quicket. Come Fly With Us is hosted by Sylvaine Strike and Toni Morkel and produced by Owen Lonzar and Megan Carelse. Listen to the podcast!
2020-09-2316 min
HELLENIC RADIOCANDIDA MOSOMA- RECEPTION KITCHEN & BAR HERITAGE REVIVALReception Kitchen and Bar presents Heritage Revival with SA vocals celebrating the love and sounds of yesteryear. A throwback for Mama! A live performance with amazing celebrity chefs. Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Candida Mosoma. Listen to the podcast to find out more!
2020-09-2313 min
HELLENIC RADIOKATERINA SIMBONI PARASKEVA - ATHENS LIVEKaterina Simboni Paraskeva chats to Renos Nicos Spanoudes live from Athens and updates us on the latest entertainment news. This week, Katerina also pays tribute to Marika Kotopouli, a Greek stage actress during the first half of the 20th century. You don’t want to miss the podcast!
2020-09-231h 13
HELLENIC RADIOKATERINA SIMBONI PARASKEVA- ATHENS LIVERenos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Katerina Simboni Paraskeva live from Athens to update us on the latest entertainment news coming from Greece. Katerina’s tribute this week is to Greek actor of theatre and film Manos Katrakis. Listen to the podcast to find out more!
2020-09-161h 05
HELLENIC RADIOTHUMA MINA - MABUSHA MASEKELAThuma Mina is a call to the people of South Africa to stand up collectively for change. In the song Thuma Mina (Send Me), Hugh Masekela pens the lyrics “I wanna be there when the people start to turn it around”, which rings true to the very first words in South Africa’s Constitution, “We, the People”. The people of South Africa are facing tremendous challenges in the face of COVID-19, such as severe poverty, a compromised economy, lack of access to healthcare and education, corruption and gender-based violence. Constitution Hill in partnership with the Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation, have joine...
2020-09-1616 min
HELLENIC RADIOTOTAL - NYAMEKA MAKONYAThe French Institute of South Africa (IFAS), in partnership with TOTAL South Africa, in association with Kaya FM and produced by Bassline, is excited to announce the top six up-and-coming Gauteng-based artists who will be performing at the four-hour livestream titled Blooming Sounds from Joburg, on Saturday 26 September, live on www.skyroomlive.com. The concert is free to the public, who can enjoy the original talents of the hand-picked performing artists as well as exciting headliners from the comfort of their own homes. The broadcast will take place from the iconic Constitution Hill against the women’s prison and wi...
2020-09-163h 18
HELLENIC RADIOUBUCIKO - ROLIHLAHLA MHLANGAPareto Limited is thrilled to be pioneering new pathways for visual artists working in Gauteng through Ubuciko, a uniquely curated Professional Development Programme. Ubuciko recognises creativity and ability in the visual arts sector by placing impetus on professional growth and development for emerging artists. Pareto Limited is the path-maker, carving overtures within the retail industry framework for visual artists by way of facilitating workshops on professional and best practice guidelines and training through Ubuciko. Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to the Curator for Ubuciko, Rolihlahla Mhlanga. Listen to the podcast!
2020-09-1611 min
HELLENIC RADIOCONSTITUTION HILL - RETHABILE MAIFADIConstitution Hill wants to hear about your heritage. Is it a unique story about your intercultural family? Do you have a story to tell about your heritage through the food you eat? Is it about a mixed set of traditions shared through the generations? How has your fashion sense been influenced by your heritage and do you speak a number of languages in your home? What connects you most to your heritage? Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Rethabile Maifadi. Listen to the podcast to find out more!
2020-09-1612 min
HELLENIC RADIOCHESWYN RAY - LUNCHTIME LIVESoul singer Cheswyn Ray marks new musical milestone when he appears in virtual concert ‘Lunchtime Live’ on Sunday. Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to him. Take a listen at the podcast!
2020-09-1610 min
HELLENIC RADIODawn Lindberg and Lihan Pretorius - NALEDI THEATRE AWARDSRenos Nicos Spanoudes chats to CEO of the Naledis, Dawn Lindberg and Executive Director, legal, Lihan Pretorius, about the Naledi Awards happening online. Do listen to the podcast to find out all about it!
2020-09-1619 min
HELLENIC RADIOKATERINA SIMBONI PARASKEVA - ATHENS LIVERenos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Katerina Simboni Paraskeva live in Athens for the latest in entertainment news. Katerina’s special tribute this week is to the one and only, Greek singer, Vicky Moscholiou. On 14 March 2010, Alpha TV ranked her the 13th top-certified female artist in the nation's phonographic era. Listen to the podcast!
2020-09-091h 10
HELLENIC RADIOEVA MAZZA - SEX, LIES & STELLENBOSCH & SEX, LIES DECLASSIFIEDThe Education sector joins forces to strengthen Teaching Practicals during COVID-19 and beyond. Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Prof. Lee Rusznyak a deputy head at the Wits School of Education. Listen to the podcast!
2020-09-0922 min
HELLENIC RADIOPROF. LEE RUSZNYAK - WITSThe Education sector joins forces to strengthen Teaching Practicals during COVID-19 and beyond. Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Prof. Lee Rusznyak a deputy head at the Wits School of Education. Listen to the podcast!
2020-09-0923 min
HELLENIC RADIOMARIANTHE PANAS - TELOSMarianthe Panas pays homage to her Greek heritage in Télos (Done With You) and bids farewell to South Africa to study in London. Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to her. Listen to the podcast to find out more!
2020-09-0925 min
HELLENIC RADIOBRAD HOLMES - BASSLINEBrad Holmes is a legend in the South African music scene. He is an evangelist for South African Jazz in particular, and African music in general. He chats to Renos Nicos Spanoudes about The Blooming Sounds In Jo'burg Concert happening on 26th September which can be livestreamed. Listen to the podcast to find out more!
2020-09-0915 min
HELLENIC RADIOKATERINA SIMBONI PARASKEVA - ATHENS LIVERenos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Katerina Simboni Paraskeva in Athens who updates us on all the latest Entertainment news. This week, Katerina pays tribute to the late Giannis Poulopoulos, a Greek singer-songwriter, who had several hits in Greece during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. In terms of total album sales, he is the fourth biggest-selling Greek singer of all time. Listen to the podcast to find out more!
2020-08-311h 27
HELLENIC RADIOKATERINA SIMBONI PARASKEVA - ATHENS LIVERenos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Katerina Simboni Paraskeva in Greece. This week, Katerina pays tribute to Dimitris Papamichael who was a popular Greek actor and director. In 1965, he married Aliki Vougiouklaki, the so-called "national star" of Greece. The star couple remained married for a decade, co-starring in several films that marked the "golden era" of Greek cinema. Katerina also updates us on the latest news.
2020-08-241h 06
HELLENIC RADIOKARABO KGOKONG - Im4theArtsRenos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Karabo Kgokong regarding the results for the election of President, Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of Im4theArts. Sibongile Mngoma was elected unopposed as President of Im4theArts while Karabo Kgokong was elected Chairperson. Listen to the podcast to find out more!
2020-08-2416 min
HELLENIC RADIOYAHTO KRAFT - WASHED AWAYYahto Kraft releases his new single Washed Away, a James Bond inspired introspective ballad that emphasizes moving on from your past and leaving the hurt behind. It deals with themes of loss and love in the present, as well as the past.
After releasing his heartfelt debut single Ugly earlier in April, the vibrant 19-year old looks at his latest track as an ideal follow up, reflecting his growth.
Washed Away is available now for streaming and downloading on across digital platforms. Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to him. Listen to the podcast for more!
2020-08-2026 min
HELLENIC RADIOKATERINA SIMBONI PARASKEVA - ATHENS LIVERenos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Katerina Simboni Paraskeva in Greece to update us on the latest Entertainment News and much more! Katerina’s tribute this week is to the Greek film and stage actress Jenny Karezi. Take a listen to the podcast to find out more!
2020-08-191h 10
HELLENIC RADIOKYLE WHITE - SAMA AWARDSRenos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Kyle White whose music videos have been selected for “Music Video of the year” at the 2020 SAMA awards. The videos which he directed (and which have garnered nominations for) are: Nasty C – SMA, Tellaman Whipped and Lady Zamar. Kyle has worked with many renowned musicians and producers in Africa, including award winning artists. Listen to the podcast to find out more!
2020-08-1919 min
HELLENIC RADIOCHAD CHITTER - THE SHOWCASE - VOLUME 4Women’s Month festivities can’t get any sultrier than this! Some of SA’s top male artists are coming together to pledge their support for all things women – this August. Proceeds of the concert are set to benefit the non-profit organization, Heaven’s Shelter House, located near Clocktower in Mitchells Plain, near Cape Town. Fans can expect musical performances curated specifically for Women’s Month: romantic and also fun. All artists will perform amazing covers and well-known hits, along with some original music too. Chad Chitter says fans can expect an “energized performance from him on the desks. “I expect people t...
2020-08-1910 min
HELLENIC RADIOMY BODY, MY SPACE - PJ SabbaghaRenos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Director and founder of FATC, PJ Sabbagha, also the brains behind the The Public Arts Festival and its call for entries for My Body, My Space. Listen to the Podcast to find out more!
2020-08-1911 min
HELLENIC RADIOSELEN DAVER - FRENCH INSITUTE OF SASelen Daver, the Cultural Attaché of the French Institute of SA is in charge of supporting artistic events in various domains throughout the country, introducing French and Francophone artists in South Africa, promoting South African artists on the international artistic scene and supporting artistic residencies leading to original creations. Selen, is also the Deputy Director of the French Institute in South Africa (IFAS) in Johannesburg which is composed of IFAS-Culture, the Embassy’s cultural department, IFAS-Research, devoted to research in the field of social sciences, and Dibuka, the French information centre. Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to her. Listen to the...
2020-08-1912 min
HELLENIC RADIOKATERINA SIMBONI PARASKEVA - ATHENS LIVEKaterina Simboni Paraskeva’s tribute this week is to Aliki Vougiouklaki, a Greek actress and theatrical producer, best known for her films and theatrical plays. She was one of the most popular actresses in Greece, and was given the title of the National Star of Greece. Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Katerina Simboni Paraskeva and she updates us on the latest entertainment news from Greece. Listen to the podcast for more!
2020-08-051h 07
HELLENIC RADIOVICKY SAMPSON - LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN HER BEFOREVicky Sampson, the magical voice behind ‘African Dream’, the song that inspired a nation and a continent, when she sang this hit song at the opening and closing ceremonies of the African Cup of Nations Football Competition that was held in South Africa in 1996. Vicky Sampson, LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN HER BEFORE, will be an evening celebrating Women’s month, Vicky’s birthday and over 35 years in the industry as a performer on local and internationally-recognised platforms. Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Vicky about her Livestream Concert. Listen to the podcast to find out more!
2020-08-0532 min
HELLENIC RADIOFUNDI ZWANE - CAMAGUPerformer and business woman Fundi Zwane, who has captured the hearts of South African audiences with her unforgettable acting talents over the years, introduces her fragrance CAMAGU. The 35-year-old Port Shepstone-born actress and producer, launched CAMAGU by Fundi Zwane – a project that’s been in the making for the past few months. Zwane says that the idea to develop her very own fragrance range, which caters to both men and women, was inspired by “market research and innovative business synergy”. Having played in the beauty and cosmetic space previously herself, Zwane is excited to launch a product that is “inclusive...
2020-08-0511 min
HELLENIC RADIOTOLIS FASOIS - OCEANS WILDBorn in Cape Town TOLIS FASOIS came to Greece in 1980 where he formed the group called Sharp Ties. The group recorded three albums and disbanded at the end of the 80's. Since then, Tolis has worked as a musician and producer on various projects. Renos Nicos Spanoudes chats to him about OCEANS WILD and much more. Listen to the podcast!
2020-08-0548 min
HELLENIC RADIOEMO ADAMS - LEAN ON MERevered South African singer and entertainer Emo Adams along with renowned local artists such as Heinz Winckler, Jack Parow, Early B, Sasha-Lee Davids, Paxton Fielies, David Kramer, Alistair Izobell, Pierre from Heuwels Fantasties and Francois Van Coke are lending their voices to sing the iconic classic Bill Withers song, ‘Lean on Me’ to uplift the spirits of all South Africans during these unprecedented times.
A total of 80 well-known SA artists, sports stars, TV presenters and celebrities including the likes of Bryan Habana, Katlego Maboe, JP Duminy, Rolene Strauss, Nadia Jaftha as well as Siv Ngesi, were all more...
2020-08-0526 min
HELLENIC RADIOKATERINA SIMBONI PARASKEVA - ATHENS LIVERenos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Katerina Simboni Paraskeva and she updates once again this week on the all the latest entertainment news in Greece. Listen to the podcast to find out more!
2020-07-2830 min
HELLENIC RADIOOPEN SPACES - Megan Carelse, ItuSings, Owen LonzarRenos Nicos Spanoudes chats to Megan Carelse, ItuSings and Owen Lonzar about the JYOC Online Concert, OPEN SPACES, directed by Owen Lonzar with Megan Carelse and hosted by Sharon Spiegel-Wagner. Listen to the podcast to find out more!
2020-07-2819 min