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Theater of the No (3 Konstantinou Palaiologou) presents Athens-based band Blues Cargo for eight live performances every Friday from July 12 to August 30, starting at 10.30 p.m. Active since 1987, the popular band will perform Chicago-style funky-soul-blues standards and original tracks. Tickets are 8 euros from more.com. 

Kosmos radio station invites you to a lively celebration of jazz on June 1, at Gazarte (34 Voutadon) featuring DJs and a live performance by Rosey Blue. Known for her unique voice, Athens-based Rosey Blue will perform with six musicians, blending blues, jazz, Motown soul and garage rock. The event promises a groovy atmosphere that will get you in the mood for dancing. Admission is free.

In the footage that has seen the light of day, Scott drags the dance floor and seems to enjoy with his soul well-known popular Greek hits

Athens Jazz, the city's longest-running musical institution, returns for its 23rd year courtesy of the Municipality of Athens at Technopolis (100 Pireos) on May 27. Greece's largest jazz celebration offers a week filled with live music, rhythm and special events - all with free admission.

Greece's most authentic Chicago blues band, Blues Cargo, is teaming up with renowned bluesman Michael Dotson at the Half Note Jazz Club (17 Trivonianou, Mets). Hailing from Chicago, Dotson is known for his high-energy "house-rockin' blues," delivering a raw blend of shuffles and boogies deeply rooted in tradition.

Celebrate the new year with the sounds of boogaloo, '60s RnB, and jazz-funk-soul compositions played by the talented Soul Peanuts. With the phenomenal Raphael Meleteas on the organ, Erik Panagopoulos on guitar, and Giannis Papadoulis on drums, the Soul Peanuts are an up-and-coming group on the Athenian music scene. The show will take place at Beatniks Road Bar in Exarchia (14 Koletti).

The B&E Goulandris Foundation (goulandris.gr) will end its "Visual Journeys" series of jazz concerts on December 8 with a performance by the Filippou & Lucaciu Duet featuring Natalia Manta. Vibraphone player Evi Filippou and bassist Robert Lucaciu explore a variety of 21st century compositions, skillfully balancing between jazz, free improvisation and traditional tunes.

The music world eagerly awaits the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in 2024, where a new category in the jazz genre field has been introduced - Best Alternative Jazz Album. This category celebrates innovators who have pushed the boundaries of jazz, redefining its sound and captivating audiences with their distinct styles.

The Soul Peanuts organ trio plays to the sounds of boogaloo, '60s RnB and jazz-funk-soul compositions. With the phenomenal Raphael Meleteas on the organ, Erik Panagopoulos on guitar, and Giannis Papadoulis on drums, The Soul Peanuts are an up-and-coming group on the Athenian music scene. The show will take place at Orfeas Live Bar in Kypseli (25 Fokionos Negri). Admission free.

World-renowned jazz and blues performers are part of the line-up of the 9th edition of the Brasov Jazz & Blues Festival that will take place September 2-5. "This is a special edition of the festival that brings to fruition the concept of a complete music festival.