The Georgian London Film Festival: A Celebration of Cinematic Excellence The Georgian Film Festival, held in London, is a testament to the rich cinematic heritage of Georgia. A platform that brings together classic and contemporary films,...
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Rock : Psych : Alternative : Electronic Turkish Music Scene As the...
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.
In one of my many wanders around Spotify, I came across Ahmet...
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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
Less then a century ago, five highly skilled men of music undertook the challenge of rerouting Turkey's musical destiny and to a great extend, succeeded.
Military music is often considered to be agressive, so here are some Turkish military songs that tell stories of restoration without provoking people to fight.
For 37 years, Turkey participated in the Eurovision song contest, we had our good and bad times but we were there, until we return, thank you for these moments.
Taking their roots from Selda Bağcan's work, the Turkish/Dutch psychedelic rock band, "Altın Gün" is on the rise, here's an insight into the band and its style.
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?
From Battlefield One to Hearts of Iron VI, here are the finest musical pieces that were made to represent a Turkish faction and create that Turkish ambiance.
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!"