City Sounds: The Girl from Greece, 12 April
Saturday, 12:00pm, 1:00pm and 2:00pm @ Queen Street Mall Stage
"Girl from Greece," created by Gen X Australian-Greek singers Mel Lathouras and Katerini Manolatos, blends Hellenic heritage with a Greco Retro soundtrack. Their music spans jazz, folk, 50s-70s pop, and classical music. Featuring some of Brisbane's best Jazz and Greek musicians their performances unite cultural roots and musical influences, creating a vibrant experience celebrating Greek and jazz traditions.
Meanjin, born and raised, Katerini Manolatos, is a classical crossover singer and music therapist who intertwines her therapeutic expertise with a diverse repertoire of Greek, classical, jazz, and contemporary genres. 'Little Mel' originally from Bundaberg, armed with postgraduate qualifications in Jazz, Vocal Pedagogy, and Education explores her Asia Minor, Greek Café roots while connecting them to her expertise in jazz, blues, soul, and business.