In the heart of London’s West End, a new chapter in jazz is set to unfold. Under the banner of BlurNotes, a groundbreaking concept that redefines musical boundaries, three jazz virtuosos – Alex Hitchcock, Jasper Høiby,...
The musical endeavours of ‘Islandman’ and ‘Hey Douglas’ emerge from the fertile...
Cem Kaya’s “Love, Deutschmarks, and Death” is a cinematic exploration into a...
The Georgian London Film Festival: A Celebration of Cinematic Excellence The Georgian...
8th to 10th September Bozcaada, Turkiye Also called Tenedos, the quiet and...
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Anatolian Grapes, Wines and Beyond
After 107 years from the conflict, where once trenches and battlefields covered the earth, now grow the vines of some of Turkey's most dynamic wineries.
"In what is globally a male-dominated industry, Turkey emerges as an exceptional place to have a strong cade of female contributors in the wine industry."
If you fancy a cosy drink while the days are getting colder, here are six red Turkish wines perfect for keeping you warm for the rest of the winter season.
History has been unkind to Assyrians in many ways. Today, two wineries are trying to alter one of these mistreatments against their vinicultural heritage.
There’s no Narince in California, no Öküzgözü in South Africa, no Kalecik Karası in New Zealand, but there's Boğazkere in Australia, here's the story behind it.
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.
Music
"Turkey may not have a rich history in organ music but it does have a rich collection of organs from all over the world. First stop: Church of St. Antony!"
Take a closer look at İmer Demirer's soothing journey and see his approach to the world of trumpets from the point of a friend in this heartwarming article.
We already reported on how pop music was losing its immense influence in the Turkish music scene, but did that also lead to the emergence of Bard music?
If you enjoyed learning about the bumby road Turkish rap took in the first part, now let's get into the details...
Explore the 'aşık' culture of today, where it is going, what might become of it and what its members are doing during this period of transition and change.
Anatolia is the birthplace of some of the first festivals in history, it still continues to host several remarable music festivals, here are five of them.
Live Talks
Cinema
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.
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!"