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...
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...
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...
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 Verhuls...
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, inclu...
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 open...
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 elegan...
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,...
