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Argentine artists commemorate Turkish poet Aşık Veysel
Buenos Aires Yunus Emre Institute has brought together Argentine artists in a project to commemorate highly-regarded Turkish folk poet Aşık Veysel with his poems on the 50th anniversary of his death.
Within the scope of the project carried out by the institute, musicians performed the work of the great artist "Uzun İnce Bir Yoldayım" with their local instruments.
Aşık Veysel commemorated on 50th anniversary of his death
Folk singer Aşık Veysel Şatıroğlu was commemorated at his grave in Sivrialan village in the eastern province of Sivas on the 50th anniversary of his death.
Saplings were planted in the memorial forest for the folk singer who died on March 21, 1973, and a memorial ceremony was held in his house, which is used as a museum today, in the Şarkışla district.
Ruling AKP to launch study on Metaverse
At a meeting of a decision-making body of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) earlier this week, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and party officials discussed the virtual world Metaverse, with the president demanding a comprehensive study on the matter.
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Turkish Intellectuals Rally to Pop Star Threatened by Islamists
Turkish singer Sezen Aksu performing in Amsterdam December 2005. Photo: EPA/RICK NEDERSTIGT
"Sezen Aksu will never walk alone," the intellectuals said in an open letter and added that they were watching President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's targeting of Sezen Aksu, which violated freedom of expression.
Culture Ministry to organize summer concerts
The Culture and Tourism Ministry has launched a project to hold concerts during the summer after almost over a year of a shutdown of the entertainments sector.
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First festival of 2021, Festtogether to be held in January
Turkey's first sustainable music festival, Festtogether, which was organized on May 9 to support the needs that emerged after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, is now preparing to support the field of culture and arts, one of the most damaged sectors in the pandemic.
The festival will be held on Jan. 2 and 3, 2021, as the first festival of the new year.
Kadıköy Municipality Pandemic Orchestra takes the stage
Kadıköy Municipality Pandemic Orchestra, which was formed by Kadıköy Municipality to support musicians who have no income during the COVID-19 pandemic and who have gone through an economically difficult process, took the stage for the first time on Dec. 7.
Presidency calls for unity in world in concert marking national day
The Turkish Presidency organized a concert to celebrate April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day with the slogan "From seven hills to seven continents."
The concert, which called for love and unity messages for the whole world, was broadcast live on the YouTube channel of the Republic of Turkey Directorate of Communications.
April 23 concert from Istanbul’s ‘seven hills’
The Turkish Presidency will organize a concert on April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day. The concert, titled "From seven hills to seven continents," will be broadcast live on YouTube and make a call for love and unity to the world.
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John Malkovich to perform in Istanbul
Turkey will feature renowned actor, director, and producer John Malkovich as part of the fourth Turkcell Platinum Istanbul Night Flight concerts.
The event will kick off March 13 in Istanbul and will continue through Oct. 29 at Aya Irini and Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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