Lefkoşa born singer-songwriter Buray has rarely been out of the Turkish charts since releasing his critically acclaimed debut album 1 Şişe Aşk [1 Bottle of Love] in 2015, which scored him two number hits “İstersen” and “Sen Sevda Mısın”, and won him multiple awards and a legion of fans. Buray has gone on to release […]
The eclectic Djanan Turan and The Flying Karpet Collective return to the Jazz Café to bring us a new addition to their Psychedelic World project, this time celebrating the incredible music of one of the Godfathers of Anatolian Rock, Erkin Koray. The free-spirited, guitar-playing singer-songwriter is one Turkiye’s most significant artists of the past 60 […]
One of Turkiye’s biggest musical exports in recent years is dance music producer Mahmut Orhan. The Turkish star hit the big time with his 2016 global smash hit Feel, featuring Sena Sener, with the striking video filmed in Istanbul. The uplifting song has amassed over half a billion streams on YouTube and Spotify, becoming the […]
Dr. Fazıl Küçük Turkish Supplementary School is hosting a special Turkish Cultural Event in conjunction with the Yunus Emre Institute London this Saturday, 2 March. Akin to a mini indoor festival, the three hour event will encompass traditional folk music and dancing, storytelling based on the adventures of Nasreddin Hoca, and a special performance of […]
One of the hottest tickets for Turkish London this year will undoubtedly be Sagopa Kajmer’s concert. The celebrated hip-hop artist is live at Camden’s iconic Electric Ballroom this spring and first release tickets have already sold out! Behind hits such as “Bir Pesimistin Gözyaşları,” “366.Gün”, “Neyim Var Ki,” and “Kalp Hastası,” Kajmer is regarded as […]
Classical music lovers will know that Franz Liszt’s piano transcription of Beethoven’s Symphony No 3 “Eroica” is both technically and musically very demanding for the performer. Birsen Ulucan’s performance, a free concert in the heart of London in mid-March offers a rare opportunity to hear this great piece performed as a piano solo. Of Bulgarian […]
In the vast and diverse landscape of music, there exist countless hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Among these treasures is the Metin Kemal Kahraman Band, a musical ensemble that has been captivating audiences with their unique blend of styles and evocative compositions. Brothers Metin and Kemal Kahraman are both gifted musicians from Turkiye, who […]
It’s always fascinating to experience a musical odyssey that blends the diverse traditions of two nations and that’s exactly what upcoming concert ‘From Yamato to Anatolia: A Musical Journey’ promises to do. Featuring Turkish pianist Çiğdem Borucu and koto (national instrument of Japan) virtuoso Atsuko Suetomi, their St John’s Waterloo performance will transport listeners across […]
After their epic New Year’s Eve party, the Topkapi Ldn crew are back with “the ultimate Turkish night” at the swanky Mia Lounge in the heart of London. This exclusive event promises an unforgettable evening filled with live music and delicious cocktails to complement mouth-watering Middle Eastern mezze dishes. Performing on the night are Turkish […]
We can never get enough of 90s Turkish music! It truly was the golden era of Turkish pop, delivering hundreds of amazing songs performed by incredible artists including Tarkan, Mustafa Sandal, Kenan Doğulu, Sezen Aksu, Burak Kut, Candan Erçetin, and Çelik. For those of you in London, the Turkish 90s Party is back at The […]
