Diverse musical sounds to converge at Beykoz Kundura this autumn

Beykoz Kundura is set to host a vibrant concert series titled "An Afternoon at Beykoz Kundura," running through the autumn and winter months. This initiative aims to bring together a wide spectrum of musical traditions and contemporary interpretations, offering audiences a rich and varied auditory experience.

The series promises a diverse program, spanning genres from improvisation, jazz-fusion, and multilingual Mediterranean music to Anatolian rock and the intersection of folk music with jazz. The lineup features several notable ensembles. Hissikablelvuku, comprising Volkan İncüvez on guitar and vocals, Okan Kaya on bass, and Berkan Tilavel on drums, will perform on September 26. Their music merges the pastoral aesthetics of the past with modern industrial capabilities, connecting modal melodies and improvisations with genres like rock, jazz, ethnojazz, electronic music, Anatolian psychedelic rock, afrobeat, and noise.

Following them, the Marseille-based jazz-fusion group Payam Ghasemi Quintet will present their unique blend of modern jazz, groove, and Middle Eastern musical colors on October 31. The ensemble includes Payam Ghasemi on bass, Samuel Diouf on piano, Max Atger on saxophone, Matthew Bumgardner on trombone, and Cedrick Bec on drums.

On November 28, the Sinafi Trio, formed by three Greek musicians in Istanbul, will share a multilingual repertoire. Drawing inspiration from the region's musical heritage, their setlist features songs in Turkish, Armenian, Greek, Spanish, and Kurdish, encompassing genres from Turkish folk songs (teke) and laments to rembetiko, urban music, and cafe aman. The trio, consisting of Elena Moudiri Hasiotou (vocals, rhythm), Marina Liontou Mochament (oud), and Asineth Fotini Kokkala (kanun), crafts a musical narrative that traverses the cultural landscape of the Mediterranean.

Concluding the year, Telli Davul will perform on December 12, fusing the spirit of Anatolian rock with contemporary musical styles. Having performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2025 and other European festivals, the group blends traditional Anatolian melodies with disco, psychedelic, funk, and jazz motifs. The quartet features Muaz Ceyhan (vocals, stringed instruments, synth), Rubar Dindar (keyboards), Gamze Yılmazel (drums), and Özer Ateş (bass guitar). Coşkun Karademir Trio-Folk'n'Jazz will perform on December 13, presenting a contemporary take on Anatolia's ancient musical legacy. Karademir, on bağlama and kopuz, will be joined by pianist Selen Gülün and drummer Robert Mehmet İkiz, creating a vibrant musical dialogue between the traditional and the contemporary.