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The Musical Heart of the Poseidon Athens Half Marathon
The Poseidon Athens Half Marathon is not just a sporting event.
It is a route shaped by history.
It was the first Half Marathon ever held in Athens — a race born by the sea, inspired by the city’s memory and by life’s most precious element: water, the force that connects people, cultures and continents.
Every year, the Poseidon Half Marathon goes beyond borders.
At the starting line, runners from the five continents come together — people united by the seven seas and a shared passion for movement, challenge and participation.
From its very first edition, the Poseidon Half Marathon has never been limited to physical endurance alone.
It embraced music, culture and the joy of being together, transforming the race into a living, multi-layered experience.
From the drums of the students of the 5th High School of Palaio Faliro and the ceremonial sailors of the historic battleship “Averof” at the inaugural race, to the 60 musicians of the 2017 edition, the bands, conservatories, music schools and street performers, music became the heart, the pulse and the companion of the race.
Pioneering — perhaps even at a European level — the Poseidon Half Marathon continues this year as a truly authentic Musical Marathon.
Exceptionally talented street musicians will be positioned at selected points along the coastal route, playing by the waves and accompanying runners with melodies, rhythms and energy, creating an experience that goes far beyond time and the finish line.
With musician Mr. Boris Voutsinos as our coordinator, we have developed a structured and vibrant system of support and promotion for street musicians.
Our goal is not only to artistically enrich the event, but also to meaningfully support these creators, offering them space, voice and recognition for their work.
This year, our musicians will be spread along the entire route, equipped with the necessary equipment, distinctive attire and the full support of the organization.
And for the first time, one of them will be honored in a special way, in recognition of their consistent presence, dedication and valuable contribution to the race throughout the years.
The Poseidon Half Marathon is not just a race.
It is a meeting point for people from every corner of the world!
It is a celebration of sport, culture and art!
And its music…
is the voice of that celebration!
Thank you!
Introducing
BORIS BOUTSINOS
Born August 1961 in Vienna (Austria).Both parents were young Opera singers at that time. After his brother's birth in 1962 and due to his father's business trips, the family settles in several german cities. In 1972 he begins to torture his father's innocent guitar and continues doing so on a few classical guitar tutors after 1976, when the family moves to their homeland Greece.
Introducing
Bobby Damore
Bobby Damore is a Greek-American musician, living and performing Rebetiko music in Athens since 2011.
Introducing
Leona
Leona represents a new generation of independent artists who combine artistic versatility with a clear point of view.
Introducing
MARIA KOTSIRI
Maria Kotsiri is the daughter of actors Lampros Kotsiris and Frantzeska Alexandrou.
She was born and raised in Athens and began singing from a young age, performing rebetiko music in taverns.
Introducing
FOTIS ATHANASIOY
Fotis Athanasiou was born in February 1982 in Athens.
He is a singer-songwriter and musician and plays guitar, ukulele, trombone and percussion.
He started performing live in 1998 at the age of just 16.
Introducing
SIDORELLA
Growing up, he found his goal in meeting other musicians and exploring music, starting many different bands as a guitarist, singer, multi-instrumentalist, sound engineer/music producer with collaborations and appearances throughout Greece.
Introducing
BILL LEE
Lee discovered music in early 2001 trying his father's unused guitar.
Growing up, he found his goal in meeting other musicians and exploring music, starting many different bands as a guitarist, singer, multi-instrumentalist, sound engineer/music producer with collaborations and appearances throughout Greece.
