Istanbul University State Conservatory
Barbaros revitalizes Turkish pop
Popular Turkish singer Barbaros has recently released a new song called "Gel" (Come), bringing back the nostalgic Turkish pop sound we have missed. With lyrics and composition by Umut Yaşar Sarıkaya and arrangement by renowned musician Mustafa Ceceli, the track is released under the Pasion Turca label.
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Candid talk with Elif Sanchez on her musical journey, first album
The musical journey of Elif Sanchez, known for her unique interpretation of folk songs from Turkey and Azerbaijan, started in her hometown Istanbul, where she majored in classical performance on oboe and English horn from the Istanbul University State Conservatory.
Young Turkish flutist wins British Flute Society award
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The musicology department of Istanbul University State Conservatory has kicked off a project aiming to record nightingale calls and transcribe them into musical notes.