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Ladies and gentlemen, Hellenic rhythms can be heard in the heart of Texas.
A young Hellene who resides in Austin has established his own radio program...
...broadcasting news from Greece, as well as beloved songs.
The lyrics of Basilis Tsitsanis can be heard on the airwaves of Texas...
...from the Hellenic Radio program of Austin...
...which was founded by Michael Nevradakis.
"Good morning to Austin, good morning to Greece...
...and through Alpha TV, good morning to everyone in the homeland!"
Since most radio and television programs of the Hellenic-American community...
...operate mostly in the Eastern regions of the United States,
this radio program, based in Texas, represents the westernmost beacon of Hellenism...
...in the far West!
"How did you decide to establish a Hellenic radio program in Austin?"
"It was a good way for me to promote the Hellenic culture and to voluntarily provide a service..."
...to the local Hellenic community."
The 27-year old Michael Nevradakis, whose roots are from Hania, Crete, was born in New York City.
He is pursuing a Ph.D. in Media Studies,
and he broadcasts songs and music from Greece, as well as news from the homeland.
Many members of the local Hellenic community are truly moved by the fact that...
...there exists a Hellenic voice on the radio.
The members of the Hellenic-American community are very interested in the current situation in Greece,
and Michael Nevradakis strives to continuously inform the community,
featuring interviews with personalities such as respected Greek and American economists.
"There are surely many members of the community who are optimistic that...
...sooner or later, the situation in Greece will turn around and that the country will see better days."
"From Tsitsanis to Sfakianakis!"
Musical genres such as "laika" and "entehna," and popular songs and ballads are what the local Hellenic community...
...numbering approximately 250 families, can hear on this radio program.
"Some of my favorite artists include Eleftheria Arvanitaki,
Giannis Parios, Notis Sfakianakis,
Dimitris Mitropanos, Haris Alexiou..."
The radio program also features live in-studio broadcasts...
...from bands which perform Hellenic music.
"The Souliotes" are a band that is comprised of one Greek and three non-Greek members...
...who perform "rembetika."
"They know a great deal about the history of "rembetika" music...
...and I must say that I was truly impressed!"
Hellenic radio programs in the United States also operate in Washington D.C., Massachusetts and New York.
"Americans singing in Greek, truly outstanding!: