As international Turkish music events go, they don’t get more spectacular than this November concert featuring iconic singer-songwriter Zülfü Livaneli, who will be performing live with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra at London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall. Livaneli has composed some t...
Olcay Bayır digs deep into her Anatolian roots, combining powerful vocals in four languages with a tight 5-piece band that builds intense, uplifting grooves with Mediterranean and Mesopotamian vibes. Eschewing the retro Anatolian rock style that is experiencing a revival, Bayır goes for stunning...
B Young’s reputation as one of the UK’s most gifted singer-songwriters continues to grow with a slew of hit songs including Jumanji, Been Wavey, 079Me, Gucci Demon and Wine. Last year he dropped his debut album Differences, which reflects the melodic rapper’s signature blend of Dancehall, R&B...
If you’re aged 18 to 35, of Turkish Cypriot heritage, in London and keen to meet people from your own ethnic background, then Okkupied Events is for you! In their first post on Instagram on 1 May, Okkupied Events co-founders, Demel Mehmet, 23, and Yasemin, 25, promise parties with “no history les...
Erol Alkan is a legendary name in the world of music; ask anyone in the industry, who will tell you how this London-born, Turkish Cypriot heritage DJ/producer has changed the game over the past 25 years. Ever heard of Trash? Launched in 1997, Alkan’s seminal indie music club night was graced by...
Teoman is one of the most popular Turkish rock singers of the past 25 years. The 54-year-old star is highly regarded not just for his big hits, but also for penning his own songs. His lyrics tell tales about seemingly ordinary people and situations, sometimes funny but more often tragic; magical sto...
Forging a name with his innovative Turkish R&B sounds, Eyeden has announced his first concert since 2019. The British Turkish Cypriot singer will be live on the terrace at Ivy House, in his hometown of Coventry, on Friday, 19 August. Eyeden (pronounced i-den) has been acquiring an ever growin...
Berkay Şahin is set to make his debut live performance in London with a concert in Greenwich this autumn. The 40-year-old pop star has a legion of fans in Turkiye and abroad, who love his smooth pop style, which includes plenty of ballads. Among his most popular hit songs are Deliler (2019), Gel Gel...
Summer is here, and the sun is shining. Maybe you’re chilling on the beach in North Cyprus or Turkiye or Britain (yes, for a change, the UK is having a proper summer!)? Or perhaps your mood craves something altogether more lively? For those of you who enjoy exploring new sounds and indie artists, th...
After a four year absence, singer-songwriter Sertab Erener is set to return to London to take to the stage at Indigo at The O2, where she also performed in January 2018. This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of Erener’s debut album Sakin Ol! [Calm Down!], so expect a trip down memory lane as...
