By Panagiotis Dalatariof
One of the most important Greek singers of her generation, Rena Morfi, is counting down the days until she arrives in Australia.
Specifically, on Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23, Rena will excite the Greek community with her music at the Antipodes Festival in Melbourne and the Greek Festival at Darling Harbour in Sydney.
In an interview with The Greek Herald, the performer does not hide her impatience to be among the Greeks of Australia.
Are you looking forward to your performances in Melbourne and Sydney?
I can’t wait! It’s a great joy and honour to travel so far and meet the Greeks who live in Australia, to share music, emotions and memories. I’ve heard the best things about the warmth and passion of the people in Australia, so I’m looking forward to two nights full of love, dancing and singing!
What can the diaspora in Australia expect from you?
Two days full of rhythm, fun and emotion! We will travel together from the past to the present, from folk and retro music to more modern tunes, and of course, we will bring with out the Greek soul through our music. I promise that we will give our best to have an unforgettable time.
How important is it for an artist to know that some people who are so far from their homeland have the ability to connect with their country through music?
It’s moving. Music is a bridge that unites people, memories, cultures. For me, singing for Greeks who are thousands of kilometers away from Greece means that I bring a little of the sun, the sea and the sense of homeland to them. This is priceless.
Is there a song of yours that you would like to dedicate specifically to the Greek diaspora? If so, why?
I would dedicate ‘When I Dance’ to the diaspora because it is a song full of joy, freedom and positive energy. I want us to sing it out loud all together, dance to it and feel like we are one big group, united, even if we are separated by oceans.
Do you have a message you would like to send to the Greeks of Australia?
I can’t wait to see you in person, to sing together, to laugh, to dance and to feel Greece pulsating within us! You are the best ambassadors of our country and your love for the homeland inspires us. We are waiting for you for two magical evenings.
Event Details:
- Melbourne – Antipodes Festival: Main Stage – Saturday, 22nd February
- Sydney – Greek Festival of Sydney: Darling Harbour – Sunday, 23rd February
Don’t miss the chance to experience the magic and vibrant celebration of community and culture at the Melbourne Antipodes Festival and its Sydney counterpart, the Greek Fest @ Darling Harbour.
For more details visit: www.antipodesfestival.com.au or www.greekfestivalofsydney.com.au
