This show is rescheduled from 2nd May 2020.

Described as “one of the finest, most intriguing singers on the British world music scene” by the Guardian, Olcay Bayir brings her unique style and powerful vocals to Camden for her first headline show.

Featuring a six-piece band of some of London’s finest jazz and world musicians, expect a dynamic and rhythmic live set that focuses on a deeply rooted yet contemporary jazz approach. Anticipate irresistible grooves and sophisticated arrangements to showcase ancient and original music in Turkish, Kurdish, and Armenian to reflect her Anatolian heritage.

Featuring:

Aurel Qirjo – violin

Christian Prior – keyboard

Ignacio Monteverde – guitar

Huw Bennett – double bass

Huw Williams – drums

Kostas Kopanaris – percussion

Demirdöğmez Project play traditional tunes and high-energy Gypsy style, led by virtuoso clarinettist Gökhan Demirdöğmez with Zayn Mohammed (guitar and oud), Giuliano Osella (drums) and Tom Mason (bass). DJ Sebze spins rare tunes from the Istanbul underground and Balkan scene.