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Nikos Portokaloglou and Rena Morfi unite different musical worlds, where everything fits and everything blends harmoniously! Together with the Band of the Box, they create original covers of favorite songs and unite rebetika with traditional music, Maria Farantouri with Eric Burdon, reggae with hip-hop, and Stratos Dionysiou with George Michael.
MUSIC BOX welcomes established creators and young artists and honors the creators who have given new life to Greek songs with their music and lyrics.
Today:
Guests: Kostis Maraveyas, Nina Mazani and Xenia Dania. Festive episode
A festive, Christmas-themed Music Box opens on ERTWorld. Nikos Portokaloglou and Rena Morfi welcome the popular musician, songwriter, and performer Kostis Maraveyas, along with two talented young artists, Nina Mazani and Xenia Dania!
"The most beautiful path is music," says Kostis Maraveyas, and a radiant musical journey begins. Singing "Kiss me again, kiss me, everything else feels distant," he reminds us that every lyric is a wish: "Love me as much as you can, to give me strength, so I can love you back and find courage," and "I simply loved you and believed in miracles."
The Christmas magic in Music Box continues with two bright faces: Nina Mazani and Xenia Dania, who have already taken their first steps in acting and singing and promise great things for the future.
Nina Mazani breathes new life into the song The Night Smells of Jasmine, while Xenia Dania performs the Sweet Dreams of her life!
"I believe in miracles in general because life itself is a miracle," says Kostis Maraveyas, a beloved artist for more than two decades. Restless and multifaceted, he has explored diverse and fascinating ventures in television. "When I hear one of my songs being sung, it's as if an inner voice finds a comforting embrace. I care about bringing people together, creating connections—that’s why I make music."
The cherished performer reveals why he would prefer to go caroling with Natassa Bofiliou rather than Foivos Delivorias and answers the playful question: Who would he want to visit him at Christmas, Ennio Morricone or Cole Porter?
Nina Mazani is a distinctive and promising voice, known for her unique renditions of classic hits, both international and Greek. She has participated in music-theater productions and gained popularity through her impressive vocal impersonations.
Xenia Dania has pursued a career in music, particularly in the jazz scene, and made her cinematic debut in the film Amerika Square.
In the Juke Box segment, unique arrangements are played, harmoniously blending the... unblendable!
Idea, Artistic Direction: Nikos Portokaloglou
Presenters: Nikos Portokaloglou, Rena Morfi
Direction: Periklis Vourthis
Chief Editor: Theodora Konstantopoulou
Producer: Stelios Kotiwnis
Cinematography Director: Vasilis Mourikis
Set Designer: Rania Gerogianni
Music Director: Giannis Diskos
Artistic Consultants: Thomaida Platypodi - Giorgos Anastasiou
Repertoire Manager: Nikos Makrakis
Photo Credits: Manolis Manousis / MAEM
Production Execution: Foss Productions along with the musicians:
Wind Instruments - Keyboards / Giannis Diskos
Violin - Vocals / Dimitris Kazanis
Guitars - Vocals / Lambis Kountouroyiannis
Drums / Thanasis Tsakirakis
Bass - Mandolin - Vocals / Vyron Tsourapis
Piano - Keyboards / Stelios Frangous
Available on ERTFLIX.
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