Books in English about London’s diverse Turkish community are hard to come by. One of the community’s foremost authorities is sociologist, writer and filmmaker Semra Eren-Nijhar. At the turn of the millennium Eren-Nijhar embarked on a six-year project to ‘give a voice’ to “[Turkish] people from different walks of life”living in the capital. She interviewed […]
Recently released, Nejla Clements’ book The Battle of Kokkina is the true story of how a besieged Turkish Cypriot community survived attempted annihilation as they defended a key coastal village in Northern Cyprus. The book is based on Erenköy ve Hayat– the extraordinary autobiography of Nejla’s uncle Fadıl Elmasoğlu (both pictured above), who led […]
Four lucky people have the chance to trip out to the eclectic sounds of BaBa ZuLa. Hailing from Istanbul, these ethno-electro specialists are globally renowned for their unique mix of Turkish folk, dance, dub, and rock, fused with politically-charged lyrics. Their gigs attract diverse audiences, from modern day shamans to veteran punk rockers and […]
We have two pairs of tickets to give away to this Wednesday’s Karsu concert at Cadogan Hall, London. Step back in time as the talented singer and musician performs the iconic music of artists like Aretha Franlin, Cher, Ray Charles and The Rolling Stones, all signed by Ahmet Ertegün to Atlantic Records. This homage […]
T-VINE is offering one lucky reader the chance to see Turkish singer-songwriter Sıla live at Indigo at The O2 on Thursday, 17 May. Megastar Sıla’s string of hit songs, including …Dan Sonra and Vaziyetler, has brought her a legion of adoring fans in and outside of Turkey. Her incredible live performances attract huge crowds […]
Later this month, a new Turkish comedy concept Şaka Maka will make its debut in Bethnal Green. Four young British Turkish talents, Aslı Akbay, Şaban ‘Shaban’ Kâzım, Hassan Dervish and Rusen Tuzcu, will be drawing on their ethnic roots to present an all-Turkish evening of comedy as part of the brand new Eastern European Comedy […]
The 21st London Turkish Film Festival (LTFF) is being screened entirely online, allowing Turkish film fans across Britain and the wider world to watch their fabulous selection of feature films, documentaries and shorts at a time and place convenient to them. Click here for the full LTFF 2017 programme and to buy tickets for screenings. […]
This year’s London Turkish Film Festival (LTFF) is being screened entirely online, allowing lots more people to watch their fabulous selection of feature films, documentaries and shorts at a time and place convenient to them. You can see the full programme and buy tickets to screenings from here. The film festival runs until 6 […]
It’s been running since 1993, but this year the London Turkish Film Festival (LTFF) is being screened entirely online. As a result, many more people from across Britain and abroad can now watch their fabulous selection of feature films, documentaries and shorts at a time and place convenient to them. You can read more about […]
One of London’s classiest Turkish restaurants is giving its customers the chance to try one of its many vegetarian dishes for half the usual price. Kazan Restaurant, located in Wilton Street, Victoria, is famed for its fantastic meat and fish options, but its menu also offers a delicious range of vegetarian and vegan dishes. […]
