How many lives are hidden in a record? How many stories?
Stories of others, stories of our own.
Stories of others that became our own.

For the first time, ERT invites us to discover the fascinating history of Greek discography through a series of 12 documentary episodes.
A story spanning over 100 years.
From the birth of Greek discography to the present day.
From the era of the phonograph and the wandering “gramophone men” of the early 20th century, to the '60s, the “45 RPM records,” and the “jukeboxes”…
And from there, to the large vinyl records, the digital discs, and the internet.

Our guide on this journey is Haris Alexiou, the leading singer of her generation and one of the most beloved figures in the field of culture, who has left an indelible mark on Greek music and discography.

With the help of ERT's invaluable archive, as well as testimonies from people who lived through the golden years of Greek discography, the entire course of Greek song is sketched out as it was etched in the grooves of the records.

The documentary series "100 Years of Greek Discography" is a journey through time with all those who linked their lives to Greek discography and created, with inspiration and passion, the miracle of Greek music.

On this journey, we want you to be our fellow travelers.

After the fall of the junta, Greek music experienced a renaissance. The people found their voice again through political songs, with record presses releasing works by Mikis Theodorakis and other influential composers. Rebetiko and Smyrneiko (folk music from Smyrna) were revived through reissues and fresh interpretations by artists like George Dalaras and Haris Alexiou. At the same time, a new wave of performers emerged, bringing fresh folk sounds, while satirical songs and Greek-language rock gave voice to evolving social and political sentiments.