Best of the week in new music with a dash of retro. Mixed and produced by Dimitris Karathanos and Stefanos Tsitsopoulos for Athens Voice podcasts.
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Karathanos Podcasts
Tokyo based radio broadcaster Guy Perryman interviews movers and shakers in global entertainment and creative business about their projects, life journey and the power of music, all from the perspective of being in Japan.
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A conversation with Thanassis Karathanos – producer of the film Hen, screened in competition at the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival 2025, talking about what it’s like to work on set with chickens, plus the hen’s parallel narrative with the humans in the film, why he loves the collaborative process of filmmaking, Greek islands and more.…
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A conversation with Michael Bradley - stage actor/singer who stars in Broadway Christmas Wonderland musical direct from Broadway in Tokyo at Theatre Orb Shibuya for the 2025 festive season run. Bradley shares his showbiz journey, what he loves about being on stage, and keeps us guessing - with those rosy, red cheeks and jolly laugh which festive se…
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Michael Kam - Film Director & Lim Kay Tong - Actor
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A conversation with Michael Kam, director and Lim Kay Tong, lead actor of the film The Old Man And His Car - screened at the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival 2025, sharing thoughts about the film, their careers in filmmaking and the Singapore film community.By Guy Perryman
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Victoria Broackes - Curator / Writer - in London 2025
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A conversation with Victoria Broackes - curator and writer sharing fascinating behind the scenes stories in November 2025 about the David Bowie archive now with a permanent home at the V&A Museum East Storehouse London, the accompanying book, and some exciting, surprising discoveries that were locked away in Bowie's study until recently.…
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A conversation with Stephen Jones – milliner who has created hats for a vast array of people including Boy George, David Bowie and Princess Diana whose career began in a squat on Warren Street in London together with the Blitz club kids, shares recollections at Blitz: the club that shaped the 80s exhibition at The Design Museum London in November 2…
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David Keech - Designer / Musician - in London 2025
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A conversation with David Keech - designer/musician chatting about his British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ) British Business Awards 2025 nominations, new EP inspired by Tokyo and a recommended iconic music destination if you're heading to London. The chat took place in November 2025 at a Great Portland Street hotel foyer, which coincidentall…
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Guy Perryman - on BBC Radio London Robert Elms Show
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A conversation with me – I’m sitting on the other side of the mic at BBC Radio London with Robert Elms on his Sunday morning show on November 16th 2025 when I was in London for my live katsuben show Mic! Projector! Action! at Regent Street Cinema with Japanese silent films on the big screen and me on stage voice acting all of the characters. It was…
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A conversation with Jeremy Zucker – singer / songwriter whose incredibly prolific and beautifully crafted bedroom (or garage home studio) music has touched millions around the world, chatting about his personal life, in particular his childhood in New Jersey inspiring his music journey. The conversation took place online with Zucker in California a…
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A conversation with Gwenno – singer / songwriter who writes and performs music in three languages – Welsh, Cornish and English, who was in Japan in October 2025 for live shows, sharing stories of her extremely varied life (or lives) as a Riverdance performer in Las Vegas as a teen, a member of pop group The Pipettes, touring as keyboardist with PNA…
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A conversation with Remo Anzovino – pianist and composer who has written music for an array of media projects, theatre and cinema including a vast number of silent films. Maestro Anzovino was in Japan in November 2025 for concerts in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto and joined me live on the air at the Hanzomon, Tokyo studio on my InterFM morning show broadc…
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A conversation with Dex Mitchell – morning radio DJ on Hot 104.5 in Florida who was broadcasting his show live from Tokyo in September 2025. I always love meeting fellow radio broadcasters from around the world and we shared experiences of our morning shows plus Dex’s journey to the mic, what he loves about radio and his audience.…
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Shozo Ichiyama - Tokyo International Film Festival Programming Director
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A conversation with Shozo Ichiyama - Programming Director of the 38th edition of the Tokyo International Film Festival sharing his highlights for 2025 and thoughts on why film is so important to bridge people and cultures.By Guy Perryman
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Liam Ramshaw - Tokyo Weekender Executive Director
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A conversation with Liam Ramshaw - Executive Director of Tokyo Weekender magazine which has been part of the Tokyo international community for 55 years and in October 2025 is celebrating. Ramshaw shares his story of how he joined the Weekender, some stories from the vast archives, plus upcoming events for Tokyoites.…
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A conversation with Nduduzo Makhathini - South African jazz musician sharing his wisdom of not only the power of music, but the power of three, water, family, the Blue Note Records Africa jazz connection, and on visiting Japan for the first time in July 2025 noticing the water and energy of Tokyo.By Guy Perryman
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A conversation with Lick-G - freestyle rapper in Japan who's first album Trainspotting released when he was 17 years old went to the top of the Japanese hip-hop charts, sharing stories about his music journey, what inspires his Japanese and English lyrics - which are memorised entirely with no notes and go a lot deeper than just partying, and celeb…
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A conversation with Zebulon Ellis – gospel singer based in Atlanta who performed live with Acid Jazz legends Incognito in Tokyo in December 2024 and sung on their music track Strangers Become Friends released in July 2025. Ellis shares his musical and spiritual journey, the joy of collaborating with Incognito's Bluey, his happiest place, enjoying a…
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A conversation with Joya Mooi - singer/songwriter from the Dutch R&B scene with a soulful voice and songs who was in Japan for the first time for live shows in September 2025. Mooi shares stories of her musical journey including her writing being inspired by historical moments and people including a pioneering doctor in South Africa and a portrait …
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A conversation with Bnnyhunna – musician from the Dutch R&B scene whose soulful music has West African influences and was in Japan for the first time for live shows in September 2025. Bnnyhunna shares stories about his musical journey including winning the 2025 Edison Pop Award (the Dutch equivalent of the Grammy Awards) in the Soul/R&B/Funk catego…
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Kayoko Jones - Asia Pacific University PR
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A conversation with Kayoko Jones – Public Relations Planner at APU – Asia Pacific University in Beppu, Kyushu sharing why the campus is a unique place in Japan bringing together students from around the world into a multi-cultural multi-lingual environment of learning, not to mention the wonderful onsen environment of the location! Jones was in Tok…
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A conversation with Zero Fes team - a bunch of really inspiring teens from Japan and around the world who created and performed at the first Zero Fes, a club music event by teens for teens held in Tokyo in July 2025 - DJ's - Elfigo, Otek, Michelle; DJ drummer Cezary; music producer Riki; rapper MC Millaray; dancers - Mamadou & Papa; drone racer Yuk…
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Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis - at Summer Sonic 2025
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A conversation with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis – legendary production duo who have collaborated, and had massive chart hits with Janet Jackson, Alexander O'Neal, The SOS Band, Mariah Carey, Vanessa Williams, Chaka Khan, The Human League, Sounds of Blackness and so many more... we only had ten minutes together backstage before their live show at Summ…
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Stomp Cast 2025 - West End and Broadway Performers
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A conversation with Stomp cast – from the West End and Broadway productions in Japan for shows in August 2025 talking about their journey with this spectacular explosion of a stage show, plus a spontaneous live performance with tiny drum sticks!!By Guy Perryman
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James Ross - Radio Broadcaster / Media Company CEO
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A conversation with James Ross – British radio broadcaster and Lightning International media distribution company CEO based in Hong Kong chatting on my live morning radio show GPS in Tokyo in August 2025. James shares what he loves about radio, gives some tips on enjoying nature in Hong Kong, and we put his music skills to the test with Intro Quiz …
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Ezra Collective - at Fuji Rock Festival 2025
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A conversation with Femi from Ezra Collective - jazz soul superstars chatting at Fuji Rock Festival 2025 before their show on the Field of Heaven stage about giving young people access to music, the power of music to unite, dancing like no one's watching, and more.By Guy Perryman
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A conversation with Ziggy Alberts – surf rock singer/songwriter chatting at Fuji Rock Festival 2025 before his show on the Gypsy Avalon stage about the connection between mountains and sea, an Australian coast drive, discovery at music festivals and more.By Guy Perryman
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Parlor Greens - at Fuji Rock Festival 2025
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A conversation with Parlor Greens - Hammond organ-based trio chatting at Fuji Rock Festival 2025 before their show on the Field of Heaven stage about having a blast at the Fuji Rock pre-open party, respect for each other by "staying out of the way" when playing together, how a musical instrument's personality changes depending on who has been playi…
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Maya Delilah - at Fuji Rock Festival 2025
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A conversation with Maya Delilah – singer/songwriter chatting at Fuji Rock Festival 2025 before her show on the Field of Heaven stage about what she was loving at the festival, plus thoughts on other summer music festivals, her ongoing love story with guitars, how she felt when leaving Japan at the end of her last tour, and more.…
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aron! - Jazz Singer / Songwriter / Multi-Instrumentalist
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A conversation with aron! – jazz singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who was in Japan for the first time in July 2025 for a live showcase talking about capturing the rebellious spirit of jazz, where jazz fits in the 21st century, using technology as well as piano and guitar to make music, his favourite sound, Japanese food and more.…
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A conversation with Arnold Loh – radio DJ from Malaysia who joined me live on air on InterFM in Tokyo broadcast across Japan on Wednesday July 9th 2025 to share stories about his morning show on Hitz FM in Kuala Lumpur and becoming a house husband in Japan.By Guy Perryman
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A conversation with Jose James – singer/songwriter and all-round smooth dude sharing stories about his new music inspired by 1978 soul, rock and disco, making his own kung fu film inspired by Bruce Lee, how the power of music has helped him get through a challenging time losing almost everything in the 2025 LA fires, plus giving a love song to Toky…
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A conversation with Nathan Aweau - singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist bringing the Hawaiian aloha spirit to your summer days chatting about the connection (not division) the ocean creates between Pacific islanders, his global family history, many music award wins, a soulful spot on O’ahu, and more. Aweau stopped by the InterFM studio during hi…
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Nick Luscombe - Radio Broadcaster / Field Recordist / Sound Artist / DJ
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A conversation with Nick Luscombe - radio broadcaster, field recordist, sound artist and DJ - discussing a range of his fascinating projects with audio in Japan and the UK including Sonic Labs, workshops and sound walks, plus the often-overlooked healing properties of sound, architecture and sound, the power of music, and more. The conversation too…
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A conversation with Nadia McKechnie – British narrator and writer based in Tokyo chatting about her new book [London Girl Stella's One Year Dialogue - Story 2] published in May 2025 chockablock full of bonkers British English expressions – so, sit back with a cuppa and find out more about Nadia and Stella’s life experiences.…
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A conversation with Sparks – Ron Mael and Russell Mael celebrating the release of their latest album MAD and preparing for the world tour launching from Japan in June 2025. The brothers discuss their cinematic music being inspired by their movie-loving father, creating radio drama narratives, other audio delights, and onsen in Japan!…
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A conversation with Kyota Ko - best-selling author and YouTubing "story-yeller" who discovers fascinating and quirky moments and characters from Japanese history and shares them for an international 21st century audience with his cheeky humour. Kyota-san tells his story of escaping the salaryman grind and finding his own voice, the similarities bet…
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A conversation with Che’Nelle – singer who I first met 15 years ago live on the air and now back again in Japan sharing life stories of living in Malaysia, Australia, New York and LA, past life stories, what she wants to communicate to an audience through her music and live shows, and the sound of trees.…
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A conversation with singer/songwriter Claude Fontaine - in Tokyo for the first time in April 2025 sharing stories of her musical journey including discovering a world of music at a magical record store in London and taking us to a magical destination via her sunny reggae and bossa nova tinged tunes.By Guy Perryman
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Neal Francis - Singer / Songwriter / Multi-instrumentalist
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A conversation with Neal Francis - singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist who was in Japan for live shows in April 2025 - sharing life experiences including performing with some of the biggest Blues artists in the US, making spectacular new music inspired by legendary R&B, soul, rock, disco and more, plus we exchange our favourite city train sound…
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A conversation with Maya Delilah – singer/songwriter who was in Tokyo in March 2025 for the first time for live shows telling us about her love for her guitar, how dyslexia helps as a songwriter, busking on the streets of London, discovering her name is a popular Japanese name, and more.By Guy Perryman
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A conversation with Brandi Carlile – singer/songwriter who in April 2025 together with Elton John released the album [Who Believes In Angels?]. Carlile shares in-studio behind the scenes moments writing and recording with John and Bernie Taupin, performing live with Joni Mitchell, what song of hers she thinks has had an impact on a fan, and answers…
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A conversation with ReN - singer/songwriter who dropped in to my live morning show at the InterFM studio Hanzomon to share music from his latest EP [Early Project 2] and stories about learning new instruments, a change of direction musically, lyrically and live on stage, plus a favourite spot for the cherry blossom season in Tokyo.…
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Alan Grant - Radio Broadcaster / Voice Over Artist
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A conversation with Alan Grant – radio broadcaster and voice over artist who hosts a morning show on Juice FM Cork, Ireland and won the International Student Broadcasting Championships 2024 Best Voice Over category. The conversation took place live on the air online between Ireland and Japan on Guy's InterFM morning show as a lead up to St Patrick’…
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A conversation with Amya Miller – author of books inspired by her life experiences and learning, including being born and raised in Japan with American parents, volunteering - not for days, weeks or months, but for years in the Tohoku region after the 2011 triple disaster, finding and building a support network for parents after her child came out …
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A conversation with Hermanos Gutierrez - siblings Alejandro and Estevan who create Latin infused guitar and electro cinematic aural landscapes and were in Tokyo for the first time for live shows in February 2025. The two share their music origins, giving their all to the audience when playing live, brotherly connection through music, favourite spot…
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A conversation with Greg Penny - who has produced chart-topping studio albums for Elton John and k.d. lang, remixed legendary albums into surround sound, and is currently creating an immersive spatial music theatre experience for Tokyo and LA. Penny shares stories from his showbiz childhood, in-studio moments with the stars, and the emotional power…
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A conversation with Allysha Joy - singer, songwriter, keyboardist and producer who creates smooth as silk soulful jazz, who was in Japan in January 2025 for live shows at Blue Note Tokyo. Joy discusses her album [The Making of Silk], building nurturing music communities, using the power of music as therapy, and recommends a cultural hub in her home…
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A conversation with Brigitte Calls Me Baby - fabulous new rock group blending eras of sound who were in Tokyo from Chicago for their first Japan live show in February 2025. Wes, Jack and Trevor - three of the group’s five members discuss fashion and neon in Tokyo, lyrics and awards in music, and who would make a good conversation companion.…
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A conversation with Marika Takeuchi - pianist / composer who has created music for movies, TV, radio, commercials, games and her own solo releases. From Tokyo, now based in California Takeuchi talks about her musical journey including writing songs from the age of eight, how the piano got her through difficult times and creating music inspired by h…
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Alex From Tokyo - DJ / Music Producer / Curator
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A conversation with Alex From Tokyo - DJ, remixer, producer, curator who was back in Tokyo from Paris in January 2025 talking about how being raised in Tokyo, nightclubbing in his teens and Japanese electro shaped his music style, plus latest music projects and the power of music.By Guy Perryman
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Zane Carney - Guitarist / Singer / Songwriter
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A conversation with Zane Carney - jazz & rock guitarist/singer/songwriter who has performed with a vast array of artists including John Mayer, Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, Avril Lavigne, Justin Timberlake, Natasha Bedingfield, Foster The People and was in Tokyo in December 2024 for a series of intimate solo live shows. Carney shares life in showb…
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