Gaye Su Akyol – Anadolu Ejderi (Glitterbeat Records, 2022) Lauded Turkish artist Gaye Su Akyol recently released her fourth solo album, “Anadolu Ejderi” (Anatolian Dragon).…
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Artist Profiles: Gaye Su Akyol
Turkish singer-songwriter Gaye Su Akyol was born January 30, 1985, in Istanbul, Turkey. She grew up in a cosmopolitan environment, in a place where the…
View More Artist Profiles: Gaye Su AkyolSuna Alan Reveals New Song Tu Bihata
Kurdish music singer Suna Alan has released a new single titled “Tu Bihata” (Red Music UK). The song is a beautiful example of classical and…
View More Suna Alan Reveals New Song Tu BihataBaul Meets Saz, an encounter Between Turkish and Indian Music
Baul Meets Saz presents a trio of musicians representing Turkey and India. The lineup includes Emre Gultekin, Malabika Brahma and Sanjay Khyapa. Their new album…
View More Baul Meets Saz, an encounter Between Turkish and Indian MusicThe Finely Crafted Music of Ruken Yılmaz
Ruken Yılmaz – Sê Çiya (self-release, 2022) “Sê Çiya” is the new album by Ruken Yılmaz, one of the most talented vocalists in Turkey’s Kurdish…
View More The Finely Crafted Music of Ruken YılmazElif Sanchez Exquisitely Blends Spanish and Turkish Music
Elif Sanchez – Mi Voz (Pasión Turca, 2022) “Mi Voz” (My Voice, in Spanish) is the second album by talented and groundbreaking Turkish singer Elif…
View More Elif Sanchez Exquisitely Blends Spanish and Turkish MusicArtist Profiles: Elif Sanchez
Vocalist, oboe player and composer Elif Sanchez [Elif Cakmut] was born in Istanbul, Turkey. Her musical journey started in her hometown. After the music education…
View More Artist Profiles: Elif SanchezTurkish clarinet Virtuoso Ramazan Sesler
Turkish clarinet maestro Ramazan Sesler grew up in a family of acclaimed Gypsy (Roma) musicians. He is the son of Selim Sesler, one of the…
View More Turkish clarinet Virtuoso Ramazan SeslerLaiko Rock From Turkey
Rişar & Kupa 4 – Laiko Rock From Turkey (1968-1974) (Ironhand Records, 2021) Laiko Rock From Turkey (1968-1974) introduces the listener to a fascinating fusion…
View More Laiko Rock From TurkeySinan Cem Eroglu’s Fascinating Eastern Anatolian Sounds
Hamburg-based Turkish musician Sinan Cem Eroglu has released a beautiful instrumental album titled Akustik (SCE Musical Sound, 2022). The multi-instrumentalist produced, arranged, performed and recorded…
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