Nardis was in London!
An instrument of sprituality and mysticism was once amongst the most popular in Anatolian lands. Let's find more about this artefact of Anatolian music history.
Maffy Falay was amongst the most prominent Turkish jazz musicians of Europe, here's a deep dive into his persona with the undertone of a documentary feature.
Cinema
Although it was an era that lacked the financial backing and technical prowess, the Yeşilçam adventure films and the heroes that made them left their mark.
Find out the sociocultural consideration behind documentary director Süha Arın's moustache and how it helped him film a panorama of Anatolia and her people.
"The 1996 film 'Eşkıya' (The Bandit') had a major effect on the Turkish audience, find our how this crime thriller became a turning point in Turkish Cinema."
"Take a look at this heartwarming story that'll make you fall in love with the scenic Istanbul views and hear the melodious tunes that brings joy to your life!"
Some directors have a claim for for being able to keep a multicultural perspective, Ferzan Özpetek is amongst them with his connection to both Turkey and Italy.
Music
In one of my many wanders around Spotify, I came across Ahmet...
By Beren Şahinoğlu and William Smith The globalization of the music industry...
The Anatolian version of the bagpipe, Tulum, has a lot in common with its Scottish counterpart. Discover the instruments of two seemingly distant nations.
In the turbulent music paths of Turkey, two roads diverged in a wood and Pentagram took the less travelled one. Here are the consequences of their bold choice.
In the years following the foundation of the republic, the music scene in Turkey saw a significant transition, and introduced world to the Turkish Psychedelia.
Let's explore Ortaçgil's distinct sound, inspirations and observations by returning to an album that embodies the sounds of spring as we welcome the new season!
Anatolian Grapes, Wines and Beyond
Culture
Haggis and Şırdan are two of the best ways to make use of sheep offal. If even the idea sounds bizarre to you, tag along and see how wrong you've been.
Poğaça is a type of Turkish bun that originated in the Balkans and can now be commonly found in Turkish breakfasts. Come along and explore its versatile beauty.
As the saying goes, "a cup of coffee will remain for 40 years in memory", explore how the saying came to be as we delve into the coffee traditions of Anatolia.
Many cultures have made bread an important part of their traditions, here's how the Turks made it a part of their up bringing with a simple yet clever recipe.
Join us in the exploration of the similarities and differences of Turkish and Italian cuisines. Despite the variances, the dining table unites the two cultures.
