Makam Music Magazine - Winter 2021

In this issue

A nightmarish year has passed away and we welcome 2021 with full of hope. We anticipate the virus that made all of us kneel down -namely the coronavirus- will gradually be vanished. We are all going to see and enjoy the days where the music sector will be out of the woods and will see sunny days.

This issue hosts Asu Maralman whose art carreer went beyond a half century. In the interview she talked about her memories, experiences and dreams.

Moreover, a famous artist Ross Daly analysed “Labyrinth Online” which is the most important online musical education platform of the world by revealing their work and answering the frequently asked questions about Labyrinth.

What we all know is music is a beyond-border tool. This issue also contains the story of Serenin whose roots date back for centuries and it is a pure example of international musical interaction. The project "Common Musics of Genoa and the Black Sea" under the leadership of Davide Baglietto and Edmondo Romano will undoubtedly make its mark as well.

In addition, a Turkey-lover and a grammy-awarded musician Maya Asucena talked about her new project and her observations over Turkey.

Finally, this issue will also include: an up-and-coming musician Merve Akyıldız, a Turkish music history master Refik Hakan Talu and "Musixen" which is a life-saving application for musicians during the pandemic thanks to its ability to create new income sources.

Makam Music Magazine Description:

Dear Readers,

Maybe, the most beautiful piece of art is music. It is the melodic life that begins inside a mother’s womb, an integral part of human nature. Music is the most beautiful common ground that brings people together.

The geography we live in has hosted a deep-rooted music history. At the same time, the states and the heads of these states also made a considerable amount of contribution to music. Especially during the periods of the Ottoman Empire and the Republic, the interest of the statesmen in music and some of them being seriously engaged in music, have ensured that this branch of art is supported and brought into the present with a unique richness. Thus, numerous musicians have created invaluable works of art. It is our duty of loyalty to our history to preserve these works of art, tell their value and transfer them to future generations.

On each page you will going to read, we have strived to establish a bridge between the fascinating mystery of the musical history and the colors of our day built on this deep-rooted history. Our magazine is prepared in both Turkish and English in order to contribute to its goal of telling the universal characteristic of the Turkish music to the whole world.

This is the magazine of all who set their hearts on music.

Very truly yours.