Category: Music

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Free Turkish Cultural Evening for all the family this Saturday in Beckenham

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 […]

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Tickets flying out for Turkish hip hop star Sagopa Kajmer’s May concert at Camden’s Electric Ballroom

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 […]

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Gifted Bulgarian Turkish pianist Birsen Ulucan to perform Beethoven’s Symphony No 3 “Eroica” in London

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 […]

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See ‘From Yamato to Anatolia: A Musical Journey’ at St John’s Waterloo

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 […]

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Enjoy an exclusive Turkish night at Mia Lounge in Swiss Cottage

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 […]

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Çiğdem Aslan and Živorad Nikolic to perform a night of Bosnian ‘Sevdah’ music in South London

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 […]

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Turkish Ladies Night: Monday night music and drinks in Queen’s Park

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 […]