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London based, Kurdish Anatolian singer-songwriter Olcay Bayir’s music is a mixture of her original compositions and songs based on Anatolian folk music tradition, given a dynamic, contemporary twist. Looking at her complex history, Olcay’s voice weaves of survival, exile, love and longing and rebellion.
"One of the finest and most intriguing singers on the British world music scene." (The Guardian)
Olcay was born in southeast Turkey not far from the Syrian border, Olcay’s soul was always rooted in the Anatolian musical tradition. As a teenager, she moved to London with her family. She went on to study operatic singing at a London University, but realised that classical music was not her path.
"A heart-stoppingly beautiful and emotive voice." (**** R’n’R Magazine)
Instead, she brought the power of a trained voice to the music of her homeland in her first album Neva – Harmony, sung in multiple languages spoken within Anatolian geography; this release led to Olcay being Nominated for best newcomer in the Songlines Music Awards.
Her second album Rüya – Dream featured her own songs. Both albums were well received in industry press, and Olcay is currently working on her new album which will be released this year.
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Olcay Bayir Biography
Olcay Bayir gratefully acknowledges support from PRS for Music Foundation. Thank you for supporting me with a Women Make Music Award. "Olcay Bayir is a woman whose voice is extraordinary in range and emotional power.” - Shepherd Express “Music is the greatest passion for which I have always had the biggest place in my soul. It is my true happiness. As I have been going through my life, I have nourished my emotions with various styles of music, regardless of national borders. I have been inspired, amazed by each of them. Now ,it is time for me to sing..” - Olcay Bayır Singer/ songwriter Olcay Bayir was born in Turkey, based in London, was nominated for best newcomer in Songlines Music Awards - 2015 . Her debut "Neva/ Harmony" was published in Oct 2014 by Riverboat Record and she was described by The Guardian Music as "an impressive newcomer to London’s vibrant global music scene.This is an elegant and often gently exquisite set." 4**** - The Guardian. Her contemporary sound blends elements of folk , jazz and neo-classical and 21st Century urban sounds with evocative vocal deliveries through her original eclectic compositions and arrangements of sounds of Anatolia, Mesopotamia and Mediterranean ... www.olcaybayir.com https://twitter.com/BayirOlcay
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