June is the first love of the summer season. The beginning of the sun's warm embrace of the universe. In June, one's mind fills with the sounds of children, birds, cats, and dogs; deep blue bays, lush green streets, and trees heavy with fruit. Even for no particular reason,…
Can there be an inherent unity between music and philosophy? Can philosophy be articulated through music? Questions of this nature are increasingly finding their place within contemporary debates. So much so that courses entitled "Philosophy of Music" are being integrated…
The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi, one of the most significant composers of the Baroque era, stands as one of my most cherished pieces of music. Born in Venice, Italy, the composer's work has held its place in the hearts of humanity for centuries, and nowadays, it is…
Why do human beings sing? What do they feel when they sing? What relevance do the lyrics have to this sentiment? Unquestionably, when we sing, we leave an impact on others, we form empathetic bonds, and we engage in a powerful act by socialising. Singing takes its place…
An era or a historical period is usually defined by dates, yet because change and transformation often progress more slowly than observed or recorded, defining and understanding them tangibly can be difficult. This holds true for musical history and genres as well.…
Music has travelled from prehistoric antiquity down to the present day, enduring profound transformations and developments along the way. We can find music woven into the fabric of every culture, old or new. When embarking on a journey into prehistoric times, is it truly…
We believed in the power of songs, and that was how we set out on our path. Through songs, we recounted the sorrow, the joy, the love, the separation, and the migration stories of women. We spoke of the occurrences of rape and harassment that are steadily legitimised within…
This song is my humble dedication to all the dignified individuals unjustly and blamelessly held behind bars.
What is music? Is it listening, or is it singing? Is it feeling, or the exuberance of emotions? Who makes music, who plays it, who sings it, who listens to it? Where do musicians come from and where do they go, why does their place and value within society shift according to…
When it comes to art—be it music, theatre, painting, poetry, or cinema—certain names inevitably cross everyone's mind; individuals who are complete strangers to us, yet to whom we are connected deeply through the heart, figures we frequently strive to emulate. Sometimes a…
The twentieth century stood as an era where technology advanced at a frantic pace, developing in a manner that humanity struggled to keep up with. While children sat with phones in their hands, their adrenaline surging for hours as they moved from one game to the next, social…
Recall the words of the grand master Neşet Ertaş: "Someone who feels no shame before themselves will feel no shame before anyone on this earth..." Today, we see that whoever is shameless roams the streets with complete impunity, governing the country; while fire falls upon a…
