Melisa Yıldırım, a native of Istanbul grew up in Alevi culture. She embarked on her musical journey in her formative years. During her early high…
Artist Profiles: Kamancha Master Melisa Yıldırım
Tag: Turkey
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…
Turkish 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…
Artist Profiles: Coşkun Karademir
Coşkun Karademir was born in Istanbul, Turkey in 1986. He is an Anatolian baglama and kopuz master. The Turkish artist was captivated by the iconic…
Artist Profiles: Kudsi Erguner
Kudsi Erguner lives and works in Paris as musician (Ney-flute which is a reed flute) composer musicologist teacher author and translator. He was born February…
Artist Profiles: Erdal Erzincan
In Turkey, Erdal Erzincan is often considered one the most outstanding exponents of the Anatolian tradition. He has worked extensively with baglama legend Arif Sag…
Artist Profiles: Ahmet Erdogdular
Ahmet Erdogdular started studying music at an early age with his father, Ömer Erdoğdular, and continued his musical development with the guidance of the renowned…
Artist Profiles: Fuat Saka
Fuat Saka had his first music education from his father who played tanbur. He later had education in arts (painting) in Istanbul, Turkey, music in…
Artist Profiles: Derya Turkan
Derya Turkan was born in 1973 in Istanbul. He graduated from the Turkish State Conservatory of Istanbul, in 1994. By the age of 17, his…
Artist Profiles: Yeni Turku
Yeni Turku was formed in 1978 in Ankara. Their music combines traditional and ethnic songs that appeal to all generations, making old songs new. It…