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…
Artist Profiles: Gaye Su Akyol
Tag: Turkish music
Suna 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…
Baul 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…
The 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…
Elif 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…
Artist 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…
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…
Laiko 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…
Sinan 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…
Palimpsesto to Celebrate Iberian and Mediterranean Music in 2022
Palimpsesto is a new music series that will showcase the music of Iberia and the Mediterranean as well. The event will take between January and…