People - 19/10/2009

Dionysis Grammenos: world class musician in the making

One year after his winning of the Eurovision Young Musicians international competition in Vienna, 20-year-old clarinettist Dionysis Grammenos from the Greek island of Corfu is preparing to conquer the world. OnCulture talked to him.

People - 26/8/2009

Evis Sammoutis: thriving on challenges

After several years abroad, Cypriot composer Evis Sammoutis returned to his home island to find the local scene dominated by mainstream classical concerts. He explains what can be done to OnCulture’s Saskia Constantinou.

People - 26/8/2009

Olga Balakleets: art and business combined

The Cyprus-Russia Charity Gala has become a keenly anticipated event on Nicosia’s September social calendar. The brainchild behind it is pianist Olga Balakleets. OnCulture’s Saskia Constantinou met her in Nicosia…

People - 4/4/2009

Shirin Neshat: a voice for women in veil

Iranian-born Shirin Neshat is one of the most appreciated contemporary artists of our times. Artemis Papanika met her in Athens during the artist’s visit for her ‘Women without Men’ exhibition.

People - 25/2/2009

Jerome a.k.a. the Source: going up fast

Remember his name. This 26 year-old guy from Athens could be Greece’s next big export to the world. Jerome is probably the only Greek hip hopper who can win his audience just by saying "hi".