A fascinating look into Anatolia’s rich musical memory! For those of you who understand Turkish, don’t miss this special interview with our dear collaborator Alişan Budak as he discusses his work coordinating the Musical Memories of Anatolia project in Diyarbakır 📺✨ Alişan’s deep scholarship and dedication to preserving regional traditions are truly inspiring. And no matter what language you speak or where you are based, everyone is welcome to learn directly from us in our u

When cultures, melodies, and centuries of shared musical history collide on stage! 🌍✨ Throwing it back to this unforgettable 2022 concert in Ankara, where Mehmet Alişan Budak and I joined forces with the magnificent Akdeniz Orkestrası for a powerful performance of "Veleshko Nikris." Raw, energetic, and deeply rooted in living tradition! 🎶🎻 Want to dive deeper into these incredible sounds and learn directly from Alişan? Join us for our very special upcoming online workshop:

We are thrilled to invite you to a very special hybrid workshop series hosted in collaboration with the Anadolu Müzik Kültürleri Derneği in Ankara (and streamed live worldwide via Zoom)!

Join us for our upcoming special 2-part online workshop, 'Makam Demystified', streamed live from Ankara with Alişan and Gundula. Designed for all melodic instruments and open to all levels — no prior experience required!

🎵 Pop in to an online session with the Balkan Village Band! 🎻 Join us from home for a fun, commitment-free music-making experience — everyone is welcome! 🎻🪗🪘🎸🎷✨ 🗓️Selected Tuesday evenings from 19:15 - 21:15h GMT 🎶For other dates an opportunities, check the special workshops announced in other posts ✨ 📝 Registration details: Please register at least 24 hours beforehand to receive all necessary learning materials in advance. 👉 Ready to play? To register, please fil

Join our fantastic hands-on workshop diving deep into the infectious world of 9/8 Balkan rhythms, led by acclaimed London-based percussionist Elizabeth Nott! 🎶 Explore the unique phrasing of Bulgarian, Greek, and Turkish 9/8 styles, and practice driving up the tempo as a group through fun rhythm exercises. 👩‍🎤 About Elizabeth Nott Elizabeth Nott is a London-based percussionist and ethnomusicology graduate from SOAS. Specialising in Middle Eastern and Balkan rhythm traditio

Join us for a special Balkan Village Band online event - 2 sessions, streamed live from Ankara with Turkish Oud and Makam specialist Alişan Budak assisted by Gundula! 🎶 This workshop is designed for all melodic instruments—no prior experience with Turkish music is required! 🎻🎷🪗 The Workshop consists of 2 sessions on the 27th Oct and the 3rd Nov 🎯 What You’ll Learn & Practice: 📖 Overview of Turkish Makam – Gain a clear, practical introducing to the core principles of the

Join the Balkan Village Band for an exclusive vocal workshop where Lori will be teaching a gorgeous Bulgarian song. Listening links and materials will be sent out to participants beforehand so you can get a head start. As a member of the acclaimed London Bulgarian Choir — taught personally by Dessislava Stefanova — Lori has become quite a specialist in this rich choral tradition. You can learn more about Lori and her musical background at www.facebook.com/LoriSecanska. Whethe

I am deeply honored and thrilled to share this wonderful, detailed review of With Apfelstrudel & Turkish Coffee from Alex Knapp, Research Associate in the Music Department at SOAS, University of London! If you'd like to dive into the music, explore our digital companion booklet, or grab your copy of the EP, pop over to the website here.