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 […]
The second part of a historic biopic about the life of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk has been released internationally and is now screening in several cinemas across London. Starring Aras Bulut İynemli in the lead role, Mehmet Ada Öztekin’s two-part movie charts Atatürk’s life from his birth in Thessaloniki in 1881 through to 1919 and the […]
The destruction of the natural environment, particularly Cyprus’s beautiful coastlines, has been highlighted in a powerful new awareness campaign created by artist Nurtane Karagil. Called ‘Coastline(s) Waning: All for a few extra Sunbeds’, Karagil’s collage of four scenes shows beaches dug up as if they are part of a construction site as people continue to […]
Thursday saw Dragons’ Den back on our screens for its 21st season. The reality television show gives aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to pitch their business ideas to the show’s shrewd multimillionaires for investment. Filmed in Manchester, this new series sees provides a new backdrop for all five Dragons, who return from the last previous season. […]
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 […]
If you’re lucky enough to find yourself in the North Cyprus for this festive break and fancy some fun set to soulful grooves this New Year’s Eve, then the party at Cyprus House in Gazimağusa / Famagusta is for you! The venue, located just outside the historic walls of old Famagusta town, is an elegant […]
For Kurds worldwide, no introduction is needed to the legendary Şivan Perwer. The 67-year-old singer-songwriter and musician from Viranşehir, Şanlıurfa, in southeast Turkiye, has been the cultural voice of his people for decades. In a career spanning over 40 years, Perwer has recorded over 20 albums, which includes many songs set to the words of […]
