Olcay Bayir - Tu Guli [CD]

ARC MUSIC

£10.89

Cat. no: EUCD2967
Format: CD
Barcode: 5019396296725
Release Date: 24 May 2024
Genre: World Music

Olcay Bayir gives voice to the hardships of the valiant people of Anatolia, who, despite innumerable injustices, continue to preserve their language, culture and customs
Tu Guli

, a collection of Kurdish Alevi soul-infused songs, honours her multicultural and multilinguistic background. While blending her own personal memoirs with London's modern cosmopolitan sounds, she also pays tribute to the strong, devoted women of her Anatolian geography, including her own grandmothers and her mother.

"One of the fnest, most intriguing singers on the British world music scene, with a style that refects her complex history." - The Guardian
"...heart-stoppingly beautiful and emotive voice" - RnR Magazine

Olcay Bayir is a British/Kurdish-Alevi singer-songwriter. Her music is infused with personal experiences and cultural heritage, merging the traditional melodies of her homeland with London's modern cosmopolitan sounds. Tu Guli, pays homage to Olcay's roots, conveying the memory of her ancestors, their stories and sounds of the past - giving a voice to the pains of the valiant people of Anatolia, who persist in preserving their language, culture and traditions despite many injustices. Olcay also pays her respects to all the strong, devoted women of her geography, including her grandmothers and her mother. Her unique personal touches and interpretations shine throughout while still maintaining the originality of the songs.

Tracks: Husna / Edle / Otme Bulbul / Tal Tala / Ay Dilbere / Ag Elime Mor Kinalar Yaktilar / Adana / Daha Senden Gayri Asik Mi Yoktur / Nare Nare (feat. Haig Yazdjian) / Setero