After three successful years, Live at the Platea, the pocket-music festival that has been cherished by the city’s music lovers, returns more dynamic than ever. With more musical groups than ever before and a diverse array of styles—from gypsy jazz, funk, and Latin to hip-hop, world music, and Balkan rhythms—this year’s live performances will take place throughout the artistic programme at Peiraios 260, following the main performances and all free of charge

 

Programme

 

Friday May 30

Opening Party
Rosanna Mailan Orchestra

Rosanna Mailan Vocals •Yoel Soto Orchestra direction, bass, orchestration • Carlos Menendez Percussion • Angelos Polychronou Congas •Jim Staridas 1st Trombone • Spyros Asimakopoulos 2nd Trombone • Dimitris Papadopoulos 1st Trumpet • Manos Theodosakis 2nd Trumpet • Remy Mailan Βacking vocals • Lazaro Castro Piano

Lighting technician Phil Hills • Executive production I Alli Plevra Performing Arts Company / Christos Alexopoulos

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May 31, June 1, 3 & 4

Vagelis Stefanopoulos Sextet
70s & 80s Acid Jaxx and Disco to make you move your feet

Kanelli Skalkogiani Vocals • Vagelis Stefanopoulos Keyboards • Adedeji Adetayo Guitar and vocals • Yoel Soto Bass • Jason Wastor Drums • David Lynch Soprano and tenor saxophone, flute, percussion

Lighting technician Phil Hills • Executive production I Alli Plevra Performing Arts Company / Christos Alexopoulos

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June 5–8

Yiannis Kassetas J-Funk Project
The new ensemble of saxophonist Yiannis Kassetas plays compositions based on danceable jazz-funk, as well as pieces by The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, and Jimi Hendrix, arranged by the saxophonist with a soul-funk spirit.

Apostolos Leventopoulos Electric guitar • Manos Loutas Electric bass • Yorgos Maniatis Drums • Yiannis Kassetas Tenor and baritone saxophone

Lighting technician Phil Hills • Executive production I Alli Plevra Performing Arts Company / Christos Alexopoulos

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June 12¬–16

Yiannis Oikonomidis Group
Timeless melodies of Afro-Cuban and Brazilian jazz that have become a part of global music legacy, as well as compositions by the trumpeter and leader of the group, Yiannis Oikonomidis.

Yiannis Oikonomidis Trumpet, flugelhorn, percussion, orchestration • Philippos Kostavelis Piano • Serafeim Bellos Drums • Dimitris Christonis Bass • Michalis Tsiftsis Guitar

Lighting technician Phil Hills • Executive production I Alli Plevra Performing Arts Company / Christos Alexopoulos

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June 19 – 22

Idra Kayne Quintet
Idra Kayne and her four-piece band are set to deliver an unforgettable dance party, featuring ear-worm hip-hop and R&B gems of the 90s, alongside their original compositions. With her infectious energy, Idra Kayne will lead us on a musical throwback full of fun, dancing, and pure joy!

Idra Kayne vocals • Dimitris Schizas guitar • Marios Karabotis keyboards • Marko Grinover bass • Christos Chliouras drums

Lighting technician Phil Hills • Executive production I Alli Plevra Performing Arts Company / Christos Alexopoulos

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June 26 & 27

July 21–23

LOS TRE
Los Tre began in 2012 as a funk ensemble that has since evolved and taken on a new music guise over time. Today, they have managed to craft a highly distinctive sound, deeply influenced by the traditions of West African and Middle Eastern music, combined with the improvisational freedom of jazz and the wild spirit of 70s psychedelia.

Angelos Angelidis guitar • Vassilis Papastamopoulos bass • Leandros Fratnik drums • Angelos Polychronou percussion

Lighting technician Phil Hills • Executive production I Alli Plevra Performing Arts Company / Christos Alexopoulos

July 23 – Guest appearance by rapper Vikkie

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July 5–8

Gadjo Dilo
Gypsy Jazz with a Greek Twist! Formed in 2009, Gadjo Dilo have crafted a unique musical language, marrying the virtuosity and improvisational spirit of jazz with the rich tradition of the Greek songbook.

Iliana Tsapatsari vocals • Sergios Chryssovitsanos violin • Sotiris Pomonis guitar • Konstantinos Mitropoulos guitar • Giorgos Roulos double bass

Lighting technician Phil Hills • Executive production I Alli Plevra Performing Arts Company / Christos Alexopoulos

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July 13–16

Manolis Afolanio (MC YINKA)
Manolis Afolanio, also known as MC Yinka, alongside a group of remarkable musicians, presents cuts from his discography in a performance where hip-hop, reggae, and funk have the final say.

Yinka vocals • Alex Dermanis guitar • Gregory drums • Ariadne Stamatouza bass • Alexandra Vlachou vocals

Lighting technician Phil Hills • Executive production I Alli Plevra Performing Arts Company / Christos Alexopoulos

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July 24
Closing Party

Banda Entopica
Banda Entopica, the traditional street band based in Thessaloniki, uses clarinet, trumpet, accordion, and davul to create a vibrant blend of traditional and modern Balkan music. Rooted in the sounds of Macedonia, Thrace, Epirus, and the broader Balkan Peninsula, their music pulses with dance rhythms, often ecstatic, featuring both traditional songs and original compositions.

Konstantina Kioulou vocals • Christos Kyriazis clarinet, saxophone • Argyris Karagkounis trumpet • Nikos Foutakis accordion • Bilis Malegkanos percussion • Giannis Damianos sound engineering

Lighting technician Phil Hills • Executive production I Alli Plevra Performing Arts Company / Christos Alexopoulos

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