Leonidas Economou

Leonidas Economou is a Professor at the Department of Social Anthropology, Panteion University, School of Social Sciences. His research focuses on urban anthropology, cultural geography, and the anthropology of music and popular culture, with a particular emphasis on Greece and modern Western societies. He has contributed significantly to understanding the social and cultural dynamics of urban spaces, music’s role in identity formation, and historical transformations in Athenian suburbs.

Research Interests:
His work bridges urban studies and cultural analysis, examining topics such as Greek folk music (rebetiko, laiko, skyladika), post-war urban development in Athens, and the interplay between environment and cultural practices. He employs ethnographic methods to explore how cultural symbols and music reflect societal changes and collective memory.

Key Themes in Publications:
Recent work analyzes the cultural and political implications of Athenian suburbanization, the trauma and healing aspects of folk songs, and the evolution of Greek popular music genres. His studies often highlight marginalized communities and their contributions to cultural narratives.

Affiliations & Office:
Based at Panteion University’s New Building, Office 6 (4th Floor), he teaches courses on urban anthropology, cultural geography, and the anthropology of modern Western societies.