Category Archives: MUSIC

Unknown tunes; unusual tones; different rhythms and sounds... unusual tones, different rhythms and sounds. A complete contrast in compositions of the varied types of Turkish music, which for the first time on hearing is unfamiliar. Listen awhile and what the ear initially perceives will gradually become accustomed to the series of sounds - from the…

'Each region in Turkey has it's own special folk dance and costume, the best known are listed below:- 'Horon' -This Black Sea dance is performed only by men, dressed in black with silver trimmings They link arms and move to the sound of the 'kemence' (a primitive violin) 'Kasik Oyunu' -The spoon dance is performed…