The eclectic Djanan Turan and The Flying Karpet Collective return to the Jazz Café to bring us a new addition to their Psychedelic World project, this time celebrating the incredible music of one of the Godfathers of Anatolian Rock, Erkin Koray. The free-spirited, guitar-playing singer-songwriter is one Turkiye’s most significant artists of the past 60 […]
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 aged […]
As the winter weather bites, what could be more fun than a cosy night out at a top Turkish restaurant in North London making new friends as you listen to renowned singer-songwriter Djanan Turan and master musician Baha Yetkin perform a rich selection of sing-along-classics in Turkish? This special night at CheMen will be in […]
The Psychedelic World of Barış Manço is now firmly established in the London cultural calendar, allowing fans of the iconic rock star to come together and enjoy his biggest hits in a spectacular tribute night performed by singer Djanan Turan, The Flying Karpet band, and a host of special guests. Barış Manço is one of […]
Singer-songwriter Djanan Turan shares the first two singles from her upcoming new album Love’s Company, Diamond In Black, sang in English, and Yangın [Fire] in Turkish. The two songs, while musically different, convey through their emotionally charged melodies and powerful, socially conscious lyrics the deep injustices of today’s world. Yangın, produced in Hackney’s award-winning Fossil […]
Tickets are going on sale on Friday, 17 March, for a special one-off charity fundraiser at the Royal Albert Hall in April to raise vital funds for those impacted by the devasting earthquakes in Turkiye and Syria. Organised by War Child and the Turkey Mozaik Foundation, the show will feature sets from Marcus Mumford, Dermot […]
The standout psychedelic event of the year returns in 2023. Chanteuse Djanan Turan leads The Flying Karpet collective and guests for the fourth annual musical homage to the late, great Barış Manço. The Istanbul-born star, who passed away in 1999, is one of the godfathers of Anatolian rock, forging a distinctive sound that continues to […]
Istanbul is one of the world’s greatest metropolises. This one-day event in East London at the end of September is a chance to indulge in the city’s delicious street foods and immerse yourself in its fantastic music culture. Brought to you by Mehmet Ali Alabora, Akin Olgun and Tan Morgul (the trio behind the UK’s […]
If you are a fan of Barış Manço, get ready for the third edition of the Psychedelic World of Barış Manço that pays homage to this iconic Turkish rock star. The brainchild of eclectic singer-songwriter Djanan Turan, this special night commemorates the anniversary of Barış Manço’s passing on 1 February 1999. Each year, Djanan and […]
Hura Nights is back this Thursday, 29 July, with a fabulous line-up: musical chanteuse and host Djanan Turan is joined by special guests oud virtuoso Baha Yetkin and Rebetiko star Çiğdem Aslan for a stunning night of Turkish and Greek music. Launched four years ago in Covent Garden, this unique live music club celebrates the […]
