In this episode of Europe Talks Back, we travel to Greece, where renowned musician Dimitris Mystakidis ignites deserted Greek villages with the power of music, as he resolutely strives to bring life and community back to these abandoned spaces, despite political interference and the challenges of revitalisation. Reporting for this episode by Jenny Tsiropoulou.
Music cannot fix the structural issues that have made them empty in the first place. But what it can do is help shape people who could go on to change the world. – Dimitris Mystakidis
Key moments
00:00:00 – Introduction,
00:03:42 – The Inspiration,
00:06:16 – The Decline of Greek Villages,
00:09:29 – Supporting Local Communities,
00:11:08 – The Annual Event,
00:17:35 – Dimitris Mystakidis: A Young Musician’s Journey,
00:18:47 – The Impact of Music in Helidon,
00:19:17 – Turning Helidon into a Culinary Destination,
00:20:30 – Using Music to Overcome Political Divides.
Credits and staff
The second season of Europe Talks Back is produced in partnership with Sphera Network, the first network of independent media in Europe to reinvent the media space and paint a new picture of the continent through impactful, unbiased, raw and authentic stories.
The producer of Europe Talks Back is Maria Dios.
The host and narrator of Europe Talks Back is Juli Simond.
Sound editing and mixing is by Jeremy Bocquet.
Reporting for this story by Jenny Tsiropoulou.
The executive producer of Europe Talks Back is Alexander Damiano Ricci.
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