Teaching the Saz: A Journey of Heart and Hands
For me, teaching the saz is as important as performing it. This instrument is not only wood and strings—it is a gateway into the soul of Turkish culture and a [...]
Reinventing Tradition: My Musical Philosophy
The bağlama—or saz—is an ancient instrument with deep roots in Anatolia, but its spirit is timeless. When I began performing, I quickly realized that tradition doesn’t have to mean limitation. [...]
The Journey of a Lifetime: From Brussels to Anatolia and Beyond
I was born in Brussels in 1976, in a working-class family from Emirdağ, in the heart of Central Anatolia. Music entered my life early—at nine years old, I picked up [...]