From diverse backgrounds, enchanting singer Çiğdem Aslan and virtuoso accordionist Živorad Nikolic come together for this special night in south London of Balkans-inspired songs that celebrate the universal theme of love in all its forms. Sevdalinka, also known as Sevdah music, is a traditional genre of folk music originating in Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, its […]
If you’re a Turkish woman living in northwest London, then this Monday night social in Queen’s Park could be right up your street! Hosted at The Hearth, a women’s co-working and community space located a few minutes’ walk from Queen’s Park station, Turkish Ladies Night offers “an evening of camaraderie and cultural celebration” in a […]
A classically trained singer and multi-instrumentalist who plays the flute, bağlama, and piano, Melek Mosso is undoubtedly a hugely talented performer and musician. Her lucky break came when she appeared as a contestant on O Ses Türkiye [The Voice] in 2018. Mosso’s cover of Yıldız Tilbe’s song “Vursalar Ölemem” garnered over 15 million views on […]
Originating from Turkiye, Seksendört have been captivating audiences for the past two decades with their unique blend of rock and pop songs. Formed in 1999, the band has consistently delivered hit after hit, whether heartfelt ballads or pop bangers about love and life. Some of their most notable tracks include ‘Kendime Yalan Söyledim’, ‘Dokunma’, ‘Ölürüm […]
This special event brings together a night of mesmerising performances from The Miras Silk Road Collective. There will be poignant poetry that honours the Uyghur people as they resist cultural erasure, and exquisite classical maqam, folk songs and instrumental compositions on traditional instruments spanning Turkish, Azeri, Uzbek, and Uyghur musical traditions. Formerly the London Uyghur […]
Dede Efendi was one of the greatest composers of the Ottoman era and later this month, Londoners will have the chance to immerse themselves in his timeless compositions. Hammâmîzâde İsmâil Dede Efendi, to give the composer his full name, was born in Istanbul in 1778. A luminary in the world of Turkish classical music, he […]
Six years ago, London staged a tribute night to Barış Manço – one of Turkiye’s greatest artists – where some of the capital’s leading musicians performed a selection of his greatest hits. The sell-out event at the Jazz Café proved the enduring appeal of Manço, who sadly died of a heart attack in 1999 aged […]
Altın Gün are the hippest act to emerge from Amsterdam in recent years. Their songs, a unique blend of Turkish folk and psychedelia, underpinned by cheery pop hooks, and scintillating live performances have attracted a large and growing international fan base. It all began with bassist Jasper Verhulst, who set out to reinvigorate the ’70s […]
Known simply by his surname, Ali Tufan Kıraç is one of Turkiye’s popular contemporary rock and pop stars. Guitar strumming singer-songwriter Kıraç has been rocking fans for 25 years. He first came to prominence with his second album Bir Garip Aşk Bestesi (2000), which spawned several hit songs, including the title track, Gidiyorum, and Karahisar […]
With another year wrapping up, we take a look at 2023’s most streamed Turkish artists, albums and tracks on the world’s biggest music streaming platform Spotify. Music streaming sites such as Spotify, Soundcloud and YouTube, together with social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, have opened the doors wider than ever for Turkish musicians […]
