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...
The work of Turkiye’s National Intelligence Organisation, Millî İstihbarat Teşkilatı, or MİT for short, is the subject of a new exhibition at the Ataturk Cultural Centre (AKM) in Istanbul.Called ‘Temas Istanbul’ [‘Contact Istanbul’], this fascinating exhibition invites the public to explore the exci...
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 camarader...
Tickets to a talk by film historian Professor Nezih Erdoğan about when moving pictures first came to Istanbul have all been snapped up!The talk, which is being organised in collaboration with the Yunus Emre Institute London, will take place at Birkbeck Cinema in central London on Thursday, 26 Januar...
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 "Vursa...
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 track...
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 exquisiteclassical maqam, folk songs and instrumental compositions on traditional instruments s...
Poppy Plowman is a British circus artist with Turkish Cypriot roots. In April, for one night only, she will be performing an autobiographical piece called Turk(ish) at Jacksons Lane theatre in Highgate.Combining live music, contemporary circus and storytelling, Poppy uses her diverse talents to disc...
Enjoy delicious Turkish food with your family and friends at this year’s Laburnum Street Turkish Food Fair.This three-day event in East London is organised annually by Suleymaniye Mosque and attended by thousands of visitors from all backgrounds.Diners can tuck into freshly cooked, tasty Turkish foo...
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 Turkis...
