You won’t hear anything like “Serious Songs” this year
— The New York Times
Hin und wieder stößt man auf ein Album, das einem all das Neue näher bringt
— Süddeutsche Zeitung
These tracks brim with inventive composition and sound design
— Uncut Magazine
An utterly absorbing gem by a real standout in the contemporary field
— Boomkat
Her sophisticated technique allows her many differentiated colors and the harp sings under her fingers
— Marie-Pierre Langlamet
A remarkable and original musician
— Brian Eno

Sissi Makropoulou is a classical harpist, composer, and Music Breathing therapist based between Athens and Berlin. Her practice spans classical performance, experimental music, songwriting, and therapeutic applications of music, exploring the intersections of sound, creativity, and wellbeing. Under the alias Sissi Rada, she produces experimental electronic music in her own signature sound.

She holds Master’s degrees in Music from Universität der Künste Berlin and Hochschule für Musik Detmold, following studies at the Koninklijk Conservatorium van Amsterdam. Alongside her artistic career, she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Psychology, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Therapeutic Songwriting. She is EAMI-accredited in Music Breathing and Music & Imagery.