STI NEA FILADELFIA (In Nea Filadelfia) New single by Pantelis Thalassinos – Petros Vagiopoulos – SOUARE New release from Protasis Music   A song about those unexpected encounters that seem fated. One Wednesday at the end of April, a street in Nea Filadelfia, and the moment the world changes with a single glance: a nighttime atmosphere, movement and emotion, in a true story of meeting and attraction. With music by Petros Vagiopoulos and lyrics by Vangelis Velonias, Pantelis Thalassinos, Petros Vagiopoulos and SOUARE perform “Sti Nea Filadelfia” (In Nea Filadelfia), a piece with a sparse, éntekhno-style arrangement that leaves room for the melody, the lyrics and the story of the song.   Note by Petros Vagiopoulos It was my pleasure, and also my duty, after so many years of friendship with Pantelis, for us to work together on a recording as well. With Vangelis, whom I consider a wonderful lyricist, this is the 2nd time we have come together. Our beloved SOUARE were doubly happy, because they were also accompanying their friend Pantelis. My sparse arrangement, I think, suits the unexpected sweetness of the true story that the lyrics describe.   Note by Vangelis Velonias This is my second time working with Petros, and one of many with Pantelis. I love them, I admire them, I respect them and I thank them from the bottom of my heart! I also thank all the friends and fellow musicians who gave their best for the song. In Nea Filadelfia, in New York and all the way to faraway New Zealand, the wish is that people find one another and captivate each other in such a way that it is like a blind man seeing for the first time... Credits Vocals: Pantelis Thalassinos – Petros Vagiopoulos – SOUARE Music: Petros Vagiopoulos Lyrics: Vangelis Velonias Production: Petros Vagiopoulos – SOUARE Arrangement: Petros Vagiopoulos Guitars: Lefteris Vaiopoulos Piano: Giannis Dafnos Bass, sound engineering, mixing: Alkeos Sougioul Mastering: Antonis Tzortzis Cover art: Lefteris Vaiopoulos   Lyrics Στη Νέα Φιλαδέλφεια Στη Νέα Φιλαδέλφεια μια νύχτα μια Τετάρτη τελείων’ ο Απρίλιος με μια δροσιά του Μάρτη αέρας ήρθε απ’ το νοτιά φωτιά που περπατούσε κι απ’ τ’ όμορφο περπάτημα ο δρόμος τραγουδούσε. Βγήκα στα βαθιά νύχτα τέλος του Απρίλη κι έγινα στα δυο της χείλη βάρκα με κουπιά του ονείρου κωπηλάτης έγινα στα δυο της χείλη στου Παράδεισου τη λίμνη έριξα βουτιά. Φωνές ταμπέλες όνειρα παρέες φωταψίες χαμένος κόσμος φωτεινός δεν κάνει αταξίες κι εγώ κοντά της όρθιος και με πνοή κομμένη είδα πάνω στα χείλη της τη μοίρα μου γραμμένη. In Nea Filadelfia (English translation of the original Greek lyrics) In Nea Filadelfia, one night, one Wednesday, April was coming to an end with a coolness of March; a wind came from the south, a fire that was walking, and at that beautiful walk the street began to sing. I went out into deep waters, at night, at the end of April, and on her two lips I became a boat with oars; a rower of the dream I became on her two lips, into the lake of Paradise I took a dive. Voices, signs, dreams, groups of friends, bright lights, a lost, luminous world that makes no mischief, and I, standing close to her, with my breath cut short, saw my fate written upon her lips.   BIO Petros Vagiopoulos Petros Vagiopoulos is one of the composers who have left their mark on contemporary Greek song. He was born on September 7, 1949, in Sofades, Karditsa. He studied Mathematics in Thessaloniki and for years taught at private tutoring schools, until music became his sole devotion. From 1983 onwards, in one of the most fruitful creative partnerships in Greek recording history, he worked for about three decades with Manolis Rasoulis. Together they wrote hits that are now classics — “Niose me”, “Pote Voudas pote Koudas”, “To vals”, “Valkanizater”, “Geia sou kyr Eisaggelea” — songs that have passed into collective memory and were performed by leading voices of their generation, among them Nikos Papazoglou, Glykeria, Eleni Vitali, the Katsimichas brothers, Orfeas Peridis, Manolis Mitsias, Kostas Makedonas and Paschalis Terzis. With melodic clarity and a rare feel for both laïko and éntekhno, he remains an active creator; in recent years he has been working closely with the group SOUARE. Vangelis Velonias Vangelis Velonias has 30 years in recording, with 95 songs. He has published a poetry collection titled “Akanonista” (“Irregular”) and has held a solo painting exhibition of 120 paintings titled “15 chronia chromata” (“15 Years of Colors”). His lyrics have been sung by: P. Thalassinos, G. Merantzas, V. Savvidi, G. Andreatos, M. Lidakis, S. Malamas, M. Kana, B. Tsertos, V. Skoulas, N. Androulakis, S. Margiola, K. Mantzios, K. Pavlidis, M. Fritzila, Af. Razeli, M. Tsaireli, K. Thomaidis, V. Tsirgioti. SOUARE SOUARE are a group of musician friends with roots in rebetiko, performing regularly on the Athens music scene since 2015. In recent years they have been working closely with Petros Vagiopoulos on productions and releases, and they have also collaborated with artists such as Sokratis Malamas and Natassa Bofiliou. On “Sti Nea Filadelfia” they take on, together with the composer, the production and the musical accompaniment.   Release links YouTube: https://youtu.be/vsU5IZPyMRY

  VIOLET IN SPRING New single by Miltos Pavlou New release from Protasis Music Miltos Pavlou and Protasis Music present the new single Violet in Spring by Miltos Pavlou. A song whose lyrics come from Miltos Pavlou’s English rendering of a poem by Maksym «Dali» Kryvtsov (Максим Кривцов) — with choral parts in Greek to lyrics by M. Pavlou. A shattering poem by the Ukrainian poet, written shortly before his death on the front line of eastern Ukraine, became the basis for this song. Its movements also incorporate two choral odes from ancient tragedy, sung in a stunning interpretation by the Ukrainian choristers of the Kamerton group led by Natalia Yakubus — through the direction and care of Sergios Voudris, who arranged and produced the song in collaboration with Miltos Pavlou. Miltos Pavlou’s English rendering of the poem, with two choral odes in Greek, was embraced by Maksym’s family and the poet’s publishing house Nash Format. Nash Format: nashformat.ua  ·  Memorial: dali.memorial.ua “Maksym «Dali» Kryvtsov was a warrior, poet and photographer. He loved life. He dreamed of creating. But the war destroyed all plans. On January 7, 2024, while defending his native country, Maksym died in battle in the Kharkiv region. The creative work of «Dali» allows us to touch his soul — pure, kind, bright. And see the world as Maksym Kryvtsov saw it.” * Source: Platform-Foundation in memory of Maxim Kryvtsov — https://dali.memorial.ua/ Maksym’s poetry has been translated into Greek by Nikos Valkanos (ed.-publ.), published by ΕΝΑΛΛΑΚΤΙΚΕΣ ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ under the title «Ποιήματα από την πολεμίστρα». Maksym Kryvtsov Maksym Kryvtsov * Any income from the single release ‘Violet in Spring’ will be directed to the Foundation for the memory of Maksym Kryvtsov and humanitarian efforts in Ukraine supporting Ukrainian children and families and their needs for housing, education, winter heating, as well as efforts for the return and family reunification of Ukrainian children deported or forcibly transferred by Russia. dali.memorial.ua  ·  memorial.ua  ·  facebook.com/maksym.dali This song is dedicated to the women and men of Ukraine who fight for freedom, justice and dignity in a horrific war and in a chaotic world full of the misled and the desperate. Credits: Music – vocals: Miltos Pavlou Lyrics: English rendering by Miltos Pavlou of a poem by the poet Maksym Kryvtsov Choral parts: “Kamerton” ensemble led by Natalia Yakubus, with Lydmyla Verbitska, Svitlana Nykyforuk, Nadia Bohorodetska Production: Miltos Pavlou – Sergios Voudris Arrangement: Sergios Voudris Musical performance: Sergios Voudris – Miltos Pavlou (Guitar) Mix – Mastering: Stavros Georgiopoulos @ Diskex Studio Voice recordings: Studio Altāria, Vienna Digital Art: ‘Motanka’ by Liubov Danilova   Sergios Voudris – Kamerton, Natalia Yakubus, Lydmyla Verbitska, Svitlana Nykyforuk, Nadia Bohorodetska Kamerton Sergios Voudris & Kamerton * Miltos Pavlou’s artistic activity is not for profit, and any possible income from it is destined for donations to organizations that support human rights and socially excluded groups in Greece and around the world. Lyrics: Violet in Spring — LYRICS (English rendering by Miltos Pavlou of a poem by Maksym Kryvtsov, with choral odes in Greek) My head will roll Will roll down like a bouncing ball From field to field Will roll down like a tumbleweed   My hands torn off Will sprout.. violets in spring My legs will be fetched and stretched By dogs and cats in the wind   My blood will paint The whole world a new red Pantone human blood Will stain my deathbed   * * * Choral Ode in Greek: Δεν φτάνουνε τα δάκρυα  (the tears are not enough) Σκοτώνουνε τα ψέματα  (the lies are killing guns) Κι οι ποιητές που πολεμούν  (and the poets who fight on) Έναν άλλο κόσμο προσδοκούν  (they long for another world)   Στεγνώσανε τα δάκρυα  (the tears have dried up) Σκοτώνουνε τα ψέματα  (the lies are killing guns) Κι οι ποιητές που πολεμούν  (and the poets who fight on) Έναν άλλο κόσμο για να δουν  (they crave to see another world) * * * My bones will sink Into the ground… a skeleton My machine gun the poor thing Will rust.. an automaton   My old clothes and boots Will be passed on to new recruits Oh I wish spring will arrive soon So I can finally, blossom, like a violet, bloom.   * * * Choral Ode (repeat) · My bones… (repeat) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5Xs8WiR9GE6e9FTHNpnvk2 iTunes / Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/album/id/6812213458 Deezer: https://link.deezer.com/s/34qRctWQCu7LGMYL9Qie0 YouTube: https://youtu.be/lWmQ_uzvnaI   BIO Miltos Pavlou was born and raised in Thessaloniki, to parents from refugee families of Asia Minor and Thrace, and today lives and works in Vienna, Austria. He is a researcher and author on human rights, with studies in Sociology (Italy) and Law (Thessaloniki). Today he serves at the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). Alongside his main professional career, he composes and writes songs in Greek, English and Italian — about love, travel, places, people, and everything that is worthwhile and gives meaning to life. Miltos Pavlou Social media of Miltos Pavlou: Website: http://www.miltospavlou.art/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MiltosPavlouMusic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@miltospavlou Instagram: https://instagram.com/miltos_pavlou Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/MiltosPavlou   Please publish / broadcast Contact  Protasis Music / Protasis Music Publishing 0030 210 3608040 0030 6977402024 [email protected] www.protasismusic.gr

Protasis Music proudly presents the new single by Panos Katsimichas, titled "Nancy Has a Birthday", a heartfelt song about love, dreams, and the wishes we send to those we cherish. Lyrics Excerpt "Tonight, love became a dream And took you into its embrace A dream to keep you safe Always happy, always beautiful Sunset Boulevard Always beautiful... May you be loved the way you wished to be." Credits Lyrics & Music: Panos Katsimichas Vocals: Panos Katsimichas Arrangement & Production: Panos Katsimichas Acoustic & Electric Guitar: Lefteris Valasellis Recording, Mixing & Programming: Sotiris Papadopoulos (Stentor Studio) Mastering: Thymios Papadopoulos Available Now on Digital Platforms YouTube: https://youtu.be/UhWgemdTTDw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7xMphZyELZevFe56jgoNgH Apple Music / iTunes: https://music.apple.com/gr/album/i-nancy-ehei-genethlia-single/6788489671 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/album/1023474331 Follow Panos Katsimichas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Katsimiha  

Protasis Music presents the new single by Mariarena Mykoniati, "Chamenes Agapes" ("Lost Loves"), a fresh interpretation of the timeless song made famous through the iconic performance of Vasilis Papakonstantinou. Written by composer Christoforos Krokidis and lyricist Vasilis Giannopoulos, the song returns with a renewed sound while remaining true to its emotional core. In this new version, Christoforos Krokidis revisits his own composition, taking on the role of producer and introducing a more dynamic, contemporary rock sound without compromising the song's lyrical depth and emotional intensity. For Mariarena Mykoniati, recording "Chamenes Agapes" was far more than simply covering a beloved song—it was a deeply personal tribute:  "Vasilis Papakonstantinou has been a constant musical companion since my childhood. I first saw him perform live in 2007, and ever since, his music has remained a steady point of reference in my life. Through his songs, many of my values, sensitivities, and the way I perceive the world were shaped. 'Chamenes Agapes' is my tribute to a person and an artist who profoundly influenced both my musical journey and my personal life." Respecting the song's rich history while embracing the creative vision of its original composer, this new interpretation blends poetic lyricism with powerful rock energy, bringing the song into the present through a performance filled with emotion, strength, and sincerity. Credits: Vocals: Mariarena Mykoniati Music: Christoforos Krokidis Lyrics: Vasilis Giannopoulos Production, Mixing & Mastering: Christoforos Krokidis Official Artist Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078851712770 Available now on all Digital Platforms Youtube: https://youtu.be/eiQPlOztH84 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5txB1IZrh3lCNw1pM56xxc Apple music: https://itunes.apple.com/album/id/6780787853 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/album/1006822011  

Protasis Music is proud to present the digital re-release of “Alfie’s Theme” by jazz guitarist and composer Theo Kapilidis — a distinctive interpretation of one of the most iconic compositions by the legendary Sonny Rollins. Written in 1966 for the film Alfie, “Alfie’s Theme” holds a special place in jazz history. It showcases Rollins’ extraordinary ability to blend lyricism, improvisational freedom, and powerful storytelling through music. This particular recording was made in 1998 and originally appeared on Theo Kapilidis’ album B J EX’S. Today, the re-release serves as a heartfelt tribute to the memory and enduring legacy of Sonny Rollins, celebrating his immense contribution to the international jazz scene. With deep respect for the original composition and a fresh creative spirit, Theo Kapilidis delivers the piece with a vibrant and authentic approach, highlighting the timeless quality of Rollins’ music. Credits   Composition: Sonny Rollins   Theo Kapilidis – Guitar   Michel Poffet – Acoustic Bass   David Elias – Drums   Photo: Pablo Faccinetto Recording: 1998   Album: B J EX’S About Theo Kapilidis Theo Kapilidis is a jazz guitarist and composer based in Zurich, Switzerland. Born in Greece, he grew up in a highly musical family and was introduced to jazz at an early age through his father’s record store. At the age of twelve, he set aside the piano and devoted himself completely to the guitar. He completed his five-year jazz studies at the Swiss Jazz School in Bern at the age of 25. Since graduating, he has performed countless jazz concerts and participated in a wide range of musical projects. In 1985 he returned to his hometown of Thessaloniki, where he worked as a studio musician and taught at the Synchronous Conservatory, while also recording his first pieces with the Electric Jazz Trio. Since returning to Switzerland in 1991, Theo has collaborated with many renowned jazz musicians, including John Voirol, Heiri Känzig, Matthieu Michel, Christoph Stiefel, Nik Bärtsch, Kaspar Rast, Daniel Schenker, Chris Wiesendanger, Björn Meyer, Reto Suhner, as well as internationally acclaimed artists such as Manny Boyd, Eddie Daniels, and Johnny Vidacovich. He currently teaches at the Zurich University of the Arts. As a bandleader, he has released four albums, including Tritonia – Home Away From Home (2022), TO EN (Neoplatonic Trio, 2019), and Inside Views(2016). Official website: https://www.theo-kapilidis.net/ “Alfie’s Theme” is now available on all major digital platforms: Youtube: https://youtu.be/Idm3tImnYSc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6WUvUzMFScwfO50hpSWgkq Apple music: https://itunes.apple.com/album/id/6777111003 Deezer: https://link.deezer.com/s/33vhnRy3Ir8dn9nEEcFrY  

Protasis Music presents the new instrumental work by Dimitris Kapilidis titled “TAXIDI ZOIS" (Journey of Life). This deeply emotional composition carries a strong cinematic identity and features live musicians, creating an immersive sonic experience that moves between melody and inner storytelling. “Journey of Life” unfolds as a wordless narrative — a musical journey that reflects human experience, memory, and emotional transformation. Through rich orchestration and expressive dynamics, the piece paints vivid imagery and evokes a sense of movement, reflection, and introspection. The result is a contemporary instrumental work that bridges cinematic aesthetics with personal expression, offering the listener a space for imagination and emotional connection. Credits: Composition – Arrangement – Programming: Dimitris Kapilidis Bass: Polys Pelelis Percussion: Petros Pelelis Vocals: Marios Kapilidis Vocal Recording: Vangelis Vasileiou Mixing – Mastering: Dimitris Bellos (Dr.Bell) Production: Protasis Music Special thanks to Akis Golfidis for his care and supervision of the production. Dedication: to Mary Papadaki Kapilidi. About the Artist Dimitris Kapilidis is a Greek musician, composer, arranger, and producer from Xanthi. He studied piano and music theory at the National Conservatory of Xanthi and continued his studies in Thessaloniki and Athens. He has composed music for short films and documentaries and has been active in numerous recording and live performance projects in Greece and abroad. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with leading Greek and international artists, contributing as a musician, arranger, and producer in a wide range of musical works and orchestral productions. The single is released digitally by Protasis Music: Youtube: https://youtu.be/q6AciLQXp0A Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1q8qRwFVMx28EaIXqkjzM0 iTunes/ Apple music: https://music.apple.com/gr/album/taxidi-zois-single/6773495616 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/album/991597521  

Protasis Music presents a new single by Panos Katsimihas titled “Φωνές των Ανέμων” (Voices of the Winds). The song is a deeply personal and contemporary adaptation of Tim Buckley’s classic “Phantasmagoria in Two,” featuring brand-new, original Greek lyrics. Panos Katsimihas himself handled the adaptation, production, and artistic direction of the track. “Fones ton Anemon” is a poetic commentary on the digital age, exploring themes of alienation, the dominance of algorithms, and the urgent need to return to human essence, truth, and genuine connection. Credits: - Music: Tim Buckley (“Phantasmagoria in Two”)   - Greek Lyrics Adaptation: Panos Katsimihas   - Vocals: Panos Katsimihas   - Production & Artistic Direction: Panos Katsimihas   - Orchestration: Giorgos Theodoropoulos   - Mixing: Sotiris Papadopoulos – Stentor Studio   - Mastering: Thymios Papadopoulos, Sotiris Papadopoulos – Stentor Studio   With “Fones ton Anemon,” Panos Katsimihas blends the poetic sensitivity that defines his work with the timeless magic of Tim Buckley’s music, creating a piece that speaks directly to the soul of today’s listener. Lyrics excerpt: Now they’ve entwined me in their melody, distant voices of the winds…  I tremble at what approaches, so much is gathering…   The single is released digitally by Protasis Music: - YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZgMvPheo6So   - Spotify: https://bit.ly/4dC27pY   - Apple Music / iTunes: https://apple.co/4uEDPld   - Deezer: https://bit.ly/4nUx2kN   Panos Katsimihas Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/Katsimiha  

  Protasis Music presents the new single by the award-winning artist Kyprianos, titled Still Standing. It is an epic cinematic musical work with strong classical and film-inspired influences. The track blends atmospheric melodies, powerful orchestration, and deep emotional intensity, delivering a compelling and cinematic listening experience. Still Standing is a musical journey of strength, perseverance, and inner resilience — a powerful sonic reminder that even after every difficulty and challenge, one can rise and remain standing. Kyprianos personally composed, orchestrated, and programmed the track, and also handled the mixing and mastering at InSideOut Studio. About Kyprianos (Kyprianos Gregori) Born in Athens, Kyprianos has been a professional musician since 1991, enjoying a long and distinguished international career. He has collaborated with major artists in Greece and abroad, participating in television productions, music videos, and large-scale live performances. He was also a member of the Party Band for the Entertainment department of TUI Cruises. Throughout his career, he has contributed to hundreds of music productions as a musician, composer, orchestrator, sound engineer, and producer. His personal discography has transcended Greek borders, earning European awards and recognition for his vocal performances, stage presence, and orchestrational work. His compositions have been featured in international music compilations, and his releases have charted on iTunes Music Charts in numerous countries worldwide. Kyprianos Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyprianosgregori/ Available digitally via Protasis Music: - YouTube: https://youtu.be/nsO_JrSCNt0   - Spotify: https://bit.ly/4dKcN4B   - iTunes / Apple Music: https://apple.co/4dJYEEi   - Deezer: https://bit.ly/4nRh230  

JEANNINE MEINE DYO LEPTA New Release Protasis Music proudly presents the new single by Jeannine titled “Meine Dio Lepta” (“Stay Two More Minutes”), a modern and powerful pop-rock ballad filled with emotion, nostalgia, and inner strength. With a warm and expressive performance, Jeannine gives voice to a story of love, loss, and personal searching. “Meine Dio Lepta” speaks about the wounds left behind by human relationships, the insecurities that remain, and the need to truly love again. The music and lyrics are written by Vangelis Moles, who also contributed to the arrangement and programming alongside Iosif Vakondios. Credits Lyrics & Music: Vangelis Moles Bass: Dimitris Mountis Guitar: Paschalis Giorgos Piano / Keyboards, Backing Vocals: Vangelis Moles Programming & Arrangement: Vangelis Moles, Iosif Vakondios Vocal Recording: Studio ARION (Nikos Pitloglou) About Jeannine Ioanna Antonatou (Jeannine) was born and raised in Athens, in the area of Nea Smyrni. From a very young age, she developed a deep connection with music and pursued vocal and singing studies at the Nea Smyrni Conservatory and later at the National Conservatory of Athens. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with important names of the Greek music scene, including Giannis Kalatzis, Grigoris Bithikotsis, Antypas, Dimitris Kontolazos, Angela Dimitriou, Lefteris Pantazis, Themis Adamantidis, Giannis Ploutarchos, and Mary Linda. She has also performed and toured in Greece, Europe, and the United States. Jeannine stands out for her rich, velvety voice and her ability to perform songs in multiple languages, including English, French, Italian, and Spanish. Her repertoire ranges from artistic Greek music and laïkó to ballads, pop, soft rock, and latin influences. With “Meine Dyo Lepta,” Jeannine opens a new creative chapter, revealing a more mature and personal artistic side. Available digitally from Protasis Music YouTube: https://youtu.be/BQiesfFlEQw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5j2DFws1G6KOdUHgm011vC iTunes / Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/album/id/6768382600 Jeannine – Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555531794182 Instagram: @jeannine_space Website: [www.Jeannine.space](http://www.Jeannine.space) Thank you in advance for supporting and sharing this release.  

Altāria   New Album by Miltos Pavlou Miltos Pavlou and Protasis Music present the new album Altāria, a collection of thirteen deeply personal songs. Eleven tracks feature original Greek lyrics by Miltos Pavlou, one features his original English lyrics, and one is a musical setting of a poem by Caesar Emmanuel. Altāria marks a shift to a new sound — more rock-oriented, at times electronic and dynamic, yet simultaneously classical, with occasional theatrical textures and a ritualistic weight. The themes revolve around the many forms of love, children and the parental bond, the persecuted and the paradoxes of the world, loss and mourning that lead to redemption and clarity through the search for and preservation of what truly matters. What does Altāria / Altaeria mean? “Besides being the name of my small studio and underground refuge in Vienna, it is a coded word — at once a journey and a destination — that condenses and connects life experiences. It symbolises memories, creations, destructions and rebirths, the decisive moments in our lives and their after-effects. In this way, the songs on the album become ‘offerings’ — dedications and creations that we symbolically and mentally preserve and keep at our personal ‘altars’ (altāria), our makeshift shrines, our inner sanctums, within the ‘temples’ and precious inner spaces each of us builds. Small palaces, asylums or refuges that we construct and strive for throughout our lives in order to achieve transcendence, reconciliation, and to give life some meaning. Every track on the album is an offering to the mind and soul in those rare moments when they seem to rise — in consciousness, in loss, in redemption and acceptance, and ultimately in upliftment through the eternal (and ultimately vain) effort to exorcise our own mortality. These songs were written at different times over the past decades and, especially, in the most recent critical years. As a result, each one is autonomous, carrying its own special weight and developing with a distinct musical form and independent style. In their almost processional sequence on the album, moving through a path between individual and collective concerns, the songs explore aspects of the human condition. They speak of confusion and clarity, of eros and passion, of parental love, of inequalities and the dystopias of our times and of human society, of memory and oblivion.” —Miltos Pavlou Miltos Pavlou Social Networks:   Website: http://www.miltospavlou.art/   Facebook: / miltospavlou   Instagram: / @miltospavlou   TikTok: / miltos_pavlou   Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/MiltosPavlou Credits:   Music & Lyrics: Miltos Pavlou   Vocals: Miltos Pavlou and Amalia Pavlou (on *Altāria* and *Παιδιά του Κόσμου* / Children of the World)   Production: Miltos Pavlou – Sergios Voudris – Odysseas Tziritas   Arrangements: Sergios Voudris – Odysseas Tziritas   Musical Performance: Sergios Voudris – Odysseas Tziritas – Miltos Pavlou   Mix & Mastering: Stavros Georgiopoulos @ Diskex Studio   Voice Recordings: Studio Altāria, Vienna   Artwork & Photography: Miltos Pavlou   * Miltos Pavlou’s artistic activity is non-profit. Any possible income generated is donated to organisations supporting human rights and socially excluded groups in Greece and around the world. BIO   Miltos Pavlou was born and raised in Thessaloniki, Greece, and currently lives and works in Vienna, Austria. He is a researcher and writer on human rights, with studies in Sociology (Italy) and Law (Thessaloniki). He currently serves at the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). Alongside his main professional career, he composes and creates songs in Greek, English and Italian about love, journey, places, people, and everything that is worth preserving and gives meaning to life. Listen to Altāria:   Spotify: https://bit.ly/4crLiNT   iTunes / Apple Music: https://apple.co/4u0z58H   Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/album/963185741   YouTube: https://bit.ly/ΜίλτοςΠαύλου-Altāria   Please feel free to publish or broadcast this release. Contact: Protasis Music / Protasis Music Publishing   Tel: +30 210 3608040   Mobile: +30 6977402024   Email: [email protected]   www.protasismusic.gr  

With feelings of joy and hope, Protasis Music wishes you a bright and creative Easter! May the Resurrection bring light, inspiration, and new melodies into your lives. Happy Easter and warm wishes to you and your loved ones! The Protasis Music Family / Protasis Music Publishing

EKINOS KI EKINOS “TO TRENO KAPOTE THA RTHEI” (THE TRAIN WILL COME SOMEDAY) New Release The historic Greek duo Ekinos Ki Ekinos (Kostas Logothetidis & Nikos Kallinis) return with their new single “The Train Will Come Someday,” released by Protasis Music. A song about dreams that remained unfinished, about loves that never had the chance to fully unfold… and about the belief that Spring always finds its way back. Lyrics (excerpt) Winter never left And perhaps it never will Pain wraps around my soul Like a piece of clothing A grey cloud That never brings rain Like that tear That keeps asking why The train will come someday, one day The train will come someday All wounds will heal, one day And Spring will come along with it... Credits Music: Kostas Logothetidis Lyrics: Kostas Logothetidis Arrangement, Programming, Keyboards: Kostas Logothetidis Electric Guitars, Backing Vocals: Nikos Kallinis Acoustic & Electric Guitars: Nikos Stavropoulos Recording, Mixing & Mastering: Nikos Stavropoulos (Studio 3icho) Biography The duo “Ekinos Ki Ekinos” (Kostas Logothetidis & Nikos Kallinis) was formed in 1988 in Perama, Greece, by two friends sharing the same musical vision. Their self-titled debut album (1991, MINOS-EMI) achieved great success, featuring the well-known songs “Winter Bars” and “You Don’t Remember.” This was followed by several notable releases: 1993: Once Again (Gold album) – featuring Kaiti Grey on the song “Only a Woman Knows How to Tell You” 1995: A New World – featuring Eleni Vitali 1998: In the Sea of Time 2000: A Rose and a Thorn – including “Broken Words” and “You Said” 2017: Measure Time with Art – collaborations with Vasilis Papakonstantinou, BD Foxmoor, Vasilis Kazoulis, Panos Katsimichas, Pantelis Thalassinos, Filippos Pliatsikas, and Lavrentis Machairitsas Their songs have also been successfully performed by major Greek artists such as Haris Alexiou, Dimitris Mitropanos, Notis Sfakianakis, Antonis Remos, Natasa Theodoridou, Giorgos Mazonakis, among others. In 2021, they re-released their classic song “You Don’t Remember” in collaboration with Goin’ Through, celebrating 30 years of their musical journey. Recent singles include: “I Fell for It” “Greek Coffee” (2023) “Straw Umbrellas” (2025) In 2026, the duo continues dynamically their creative path in Greek music. Available Digitally via Protasis Music: YouTube: https://youtu.be/TefOrVpEsyA Spotify: https://bit.ly/4bFeT5M Apple Music / iTunes: https://apple.co/4sD2lBB Deezer: https://bit.ly/4lshbst Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/ekinoskiekinos

PANOS KATSIMICHAS “GIA OTI AXIZEI MONO” New Release Panos Katsimichas returns with a new, deeply personal single titled “Gia Oti Axizei Mono”(For What Is Truly Worth It), released by Protasis Music. The song unfolds as an intimate musical confession, with Panos Katsimichas writing both the lyrics and the music, as well as performing the single himself. Following recent collaborations and distinctive musical explorations — such as “To Diko Sou Tragoudi” with Vyronas Tsourapis and his contemporary interpretation of the Byzantine hymn “Ton Nymfona Sou Vlepo” — Panos Katsimichas turns once again to a more introspective and confessional style. This approach reflects the timeless identity of a songwriter known for meaningful lyrics and emotional depth. “For What Is Truly Worth It” carries his familiar poetic perspective, balancing memory, love, and the passage of time. It serves as a reminder that, in the end, only what we genuinely love endures. Lyrics excerpt: Whatever held no meaning, my heart erased The river flowed on, and time went by And I live for what I love and what is truly worth it It may seem so little, yet it is so much… Credits Lyrics – Music: Panos Katsimichas Vocals: Panos Katsimichas Acoustic & Electric Guitar: Lefteris Valasellis Production – Artistic Direction: Panos Katsimichas Recording – Mixing – Programming: Sotiris Papadopoulos (Studio Stentor) Available digitally from Protasis Music: YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZHWzOlCTDN8 Spotify: https://bit.ly/402LqfL Apple Music: https://apple.co/3OKzXPs Deezer: https://bit.ly/4rSaceI Panos Katsimichas Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/Katsimiha Thank you in advance for your support and for sharing this release.

NEW RELEASE IOANNA KALOGERAKI Ta Tsala­komena Ta Tsala­komena marks the first comprehensive presentation of the majority of the set poems of Giannis Theodorakis brought together in a single album — a recording project of distinct artistic significance. The collection features ten songs by Mikis Theodorakis, set exclusively to poetry by his brother Giannis Theodorakis, and constitutes the fifth personal album by Ioanna Kalogeraki. Kalogeraki’s deep and expressive mezzo-soprano voice embraces each verse with intensity and tenderness, revealing the dramatic structure and emotional density of the work. The bandoneon of Argentine musician Roman Gomez adds subtle bridges of melancholy and Argentine nostalgia, enriching the sonic landscape with authenticity and depth.   The Story Behind the Songs “Giannis wrote wonderful lyrics,” notes Mikis Theodorakis. “But at that time, in Crete, it was not considered very manly to be a poet. He wrote them in secret, and I would find the crumpled pages with his poems thrown here and there.” These poems, written by a creator who placed himself within the so-called “Generation of Defeat,” express the unspoken story of a generation raised amid personal and social disillusionment. The “crumpled” pages become witnesses of an era and, through music, are transformed into living art. The musical settings were composed primarily between 1952 and 1954 in Chania, Athens, and Paris. Initially, Mikis Theodorakis himself believed these songs would be heard only by a few friends. History proved otherwise: their truth and strength led them to become recognized works of the Greek musical heritage.   A New Approach In this new recording, the bandoneon functions as a second interpreter. With tenderness and dramatic sensitivity, it comments on the words, responds to the voice, and breathes alongside it. Each opening and closing of the instrument feels like a pulse of memory — from nostalgia to inner eruption. Ioanna Kalogeraki’s interpretation highlights the delicate balance between personal confession and collective experience. This collection is not simply a re-performance of well-known songs. It is a journey through a generation — a meeting point of personal memory with historical and political experience, expressed through the power of music. Each verse is a small defeat that refuses to fall silent. And the music unfolds the “crumpled” poems once again, giving them a new voice.   Ioanna Kalogeraki – Biography Ioanna Kalogeraki studied classical voice and has released three previous solo albums: Canciones Españolas Antiguas by Federico Garcia Lorca A personal selection of French lyrical songs under the title Nuits Embaumées Cinq Mélodies Populaires Grecques by Maurice Ravel, in French and Greek texts She has also released the collection Akroprora, featuring songs by Giannis Kalomoiris for piano, flute, and voice.   Credits Lyrics: Giannis Theodorakis Music: Mikis Theodorakis Vocals: Ioanna Kalogeraki Bandoneon: Roman Gomez Recording: Sierra Studios Sound & Visual Engineer: Alexandros Chrysidis Cover Artwork: Composition With Yellow Circle Artist: Evi Michelaki Official Website: https://www.ioannakalogeraki.gr Released digitally by Protasis Music on all major digital platforms. Spotify: https://bit.ly/3ZGvpMc iTunes/ Apple music: https://apple.co/4qF6Hqs Deezer: https://bit.ly/3MO4NWL YouTube album playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfZuyBymkXCHJPxpt49R60COgII5EDHqY

MARIALENA MYKONIATI “S’ Afino Piso (I Leave You Behind)” New Release Marialena Mykoniati presents her first personal single, “S’ Afino Piso (I Leave You Behind)”, marking the beginning of a new and defining chapter in her creative journey. Written and composed by Mykoniati herself, the song is not only an artistic confession, but a clear and conscious statement: against domestic violence, against silence, and against the normalization of fear. “S’ Afino Piso” speaks about the moment when something inside you stops negotiating. The transition from tolerance to self-protection, from “maybe it’s my fault” to “it’s not my fault”, from “things will change” to “I’m leaving.” Without resorting to graphic language or easy dramatization, the song follows a more essential path, shedding light on the psychological reality created by abuse and, most importantly, on the act that interrupts it — the decision to set a boundary and step out of the cycle. Built around its lyrics, the narrative unfolds in a way that allows space for recognition, identification, and breath. The song addresses not only those who have lived through similar experiences, but also those who stand beside them, reminding listeners that domestic violence is not a “private matter” and that no form of it — verbal, psychological, economic, or physical — is acceptable. Production and orchestration are by Christoforos Krokidis, who also performed all the instruments on the recording. His approach gives the song a unified identity: an arrangement that supports the story rather than overpowering it, with dynamics that follow the inner tension of the text and sonic details that serve the song’s dramaturgy without excess. “S’ Afino Piso” marks the first time Marialena Mykoniati fully signs her own narrative in a Greek-language personal release — and this beginning arrives with substance, intention, and purpose. A song as a boundary. A song as an exit. A song that states clearly: no one has a right over you. Credits: Music & Lyrics: Marialena Mykoniati Production & Orchestration: Christoforos Krokidis All Instruments: Christoforos Krokidis Vocals: Christoforos Krokidis Recording, Mixing & Mastering: Christoforos Krokidis Artwork: Marialena Mykoniati Photography: Dimitris Barbagianis The release will be available soon on all digital platforms via Protasis Music: YouTube: https://youtu.be/DheKgrbUCVk Spotify: https://bit.ly/3NHxepz Apple Music / iTunes: https://apple.co/49Op1sg  

PANOS KATSIMIHAS TON NYMPHONA SOU VLEPO New Release   “A hymn I wanted to share, because I believe it doesn’t have to be Holy Week for someone to sing or listen to such a masterpiece.” — Panos Katsimihas Panos Katsimihas presents “Ton Nymphona Sou Vlepo”, a recording of deep spirituality and quiet introspection, inspired by a centuries-old Byzantine hymn traditionally associated with Holy Week and attributed to Romanos the Melodist (6th century AD). “I behold Your bridal chamber, O my Savior, adorned, yet I have no garment worthy to enter; enlighten the garment of my soul, O Giver of Light, and save me.” Approached with restraint and reverence, the recording brings the hymn’s timeless language into a contemporary listening space, allowing its emotional and spiritual weight to resonate beyond specific religious or seasonal contexts. It stands as both a personal artistic statement and an invitation to reflection. Production and artistic direction are by Panos Katsimihas, with programming by Thymios Papadopoulos. Recording, mixing, and mastering were completed at Stentor Studio. Credits — Production & Artistic Direction: Panos Katsimihas — Vocals: Panos Katsimihas — Programming: Thymios Papadopoulos — Recording, Mixing & Mastering: Stentor Studio Available digitally via Protasis Music: YouTube: https://youtu.be/gkMjzCIcUMc Spotify: https://bit.ly/3M9WMep Apple Music / iTunes: https://apple.co/49JN5fT Deezer: https://bit.ly/4bUAibL Panos Katsimihas – Social Media : https://www.facebook.com/Katsimiha

Rare archival video This is the original version of the song “Stis Poleis tou Kalokairiou (Taxidi)” by Haris & Panos Katsimihas. The song was written by Panos Katsimihas (lyrics & music), inspired by the brothers’ last joint live appearances. It was originally released in 2006 by their personal company Lyhnos, as part of the box set “Mousiki Aftoviografia”, specifically included in the DVD “Chronografia”, in a limited number of copies. The image quality is not perfect — and that is part of its story. It comes directly from the original collectible 2006 edition. Here we present the authentic, original version of the song: https://youtu.be/ctfG0G-2RNE longer in duration and featuring only the voice of Panos Katsimihas. The version familiar to the audience, shorter in duration and featuring the voices of both artists, is already available digitally on Compilation Vol. 1 via Protasis Music. We are pleased to officially share this rare document today through Protasis Music. Video editing & curation: Gregory Mantas & Magdalene Park

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with creativity, inspiration, and great music! With health, love, and warm wishes from all of us at Protasis Music Publishing & Protasis Music Record Label. 

LOVERS OF SATURDAY (Erastes tou Savvatou) New Single by Miltos Pavlou, Protasis Music Miltos Pavlou and Protasis Music are proud to present his latest song, “Lovers of Saturday.” This lyrical track tells the story of a couple who comes together through the pursuit and discovery of true love. It explores the deep connections and multiple roles within a family, highlighting how partners can remain close friends, loving parents, and, most importantly, lovers every Saturday. In this composition, Pavlou pays musical tribute to artists such as Ivano Fossati, Franco Battiato, and Fabrizio De André, drawing inspiration from the country where he studied and laid the foundations for both his musical and academic growth. Credits: Music, Lyrics & Performance: Miltos Pavlou Production: Miltos Pavlou & Sergios Voudris Arrangement & Performance: Sergios Voudris Mix & Mastering: Stavros Georgiopoulos @ Diskex Studio Vocal Recording: Studio Altāria @ Bruckhaufen, Vienna Cover Art: Miltos Pavlou Listen & Follow: Website: www.miltospavlou.art Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/MiltosPavlou Lyrics – Lovers of Saturday (Translated from original Greek lyrics): What does it matter if the world falls apart If something of us remains It will fit In a verse, a verb, a preposition A parenthesis, an unproven assumption We gave what we asked for We surrendered what we loved We stayed where the birds flew We remained friends Lovers of Saturday And parents with children Speak to me Laugh with me Kiss me Feel me Hold me Look at me Touch me Forgive me Embrace me Refrain What does it matter if I fall apart Join me with you again Endure me Believe me Guide me And I… will care for you (avrò cura di te) Refrain Break up with me Forget me Remember me again by chance There is no end I regret nothing Everything is here And it’s no longer gone About Miltos Pavlou: Born and raised in Thessaloniki, Greece, Miltos Pavlou now lives and works in Vienna, Austria. He is a researcher and writer focusing on human rights, with studies in Sociology (Italy) and Law (Thessaloniki). Currently, he serves at the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). Alongside his professional career, Pavlou composes songs in Greek, English, and Italian, exploring love, travel, people, and the meaningful experiences that shape life. *All proceeds from Miltos Pavlou’s musical activity are donated to organizations supporting human rights and socially excluded groups in Greece and worldwide.   Spotify: https://bit.ly/3K1QFrI iTunes/ Apple music: https://apple.co/4irUJy4 Deezer: https://bit.ly/4oqXAZv Youtube: https://youtu.be/Vl1Dkd8N3Dg

On November 11th, 2025, we experienced a moving and beautiful evening on the occasion of the presentation of the latest orchestral album by composer Dimitris Kotsakis. The album, titled “Journey Without End,” filled the room with rich sounds and melodies. Hosted, distributed, and promoted by Protasis Music, the event brought together attendees who shared wonderful moments reminiscent of the past — a time when the release of an album was necessarily celebrated with friends and members of the press and media. We remembered and revived the golden era of musical art, when music releases were tangible through physical media such as vinyl records or CDs. During those times, music creators exchanged personal views and moments with professionals from the music industry and the arts. The evening was marked by superb sound quality and aesthetic richness, held at the always exceptional and refined space of Black Duck Multiplate. We warmly thank the excellent and thoroughly knowledgeable speakers who referenced the latest of the composer Dimitris Kotsakis’ three completed works: Petros Dragoumanos, researcher of Greek discography history and author Nikos Platyrakos, internationally renowned composer and musician Thanos Fourgiotis, music publisher, record producer, and radio producer at ERT’s Third Programme Special thanks also go to the outstanding speaker and evening coordinator, Vasilis Chatziiakovos, book publisher at “Parousia” Editions, record producer for “Parousia,” and former president of the Greek Book Publishers Association. Through his eloquent speech and extensive experience in coordinating and presenting major events, he imparted a distinct mark of quality and excellence that characterized the presentation of Dimitris Kotsakis’ works.