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Positive Futures Festival 2026 Lineup
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About Positive Futures Festival 2026
Two long weekends, 12 venues across Innsbruck, and 50+ acts from 25 countries. PFF isn't about genres or superstars. It's about adventurous, progressive music that crosse...
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Artist bio
In 2022, Meral Polat released her debut album "Ez Ki Me" as a singer under the name Meral Polat Trio. "Ez Ki Me" roughly translates to "Who am I?". The album was a search by the singer for her Alevi Kurdish roots. In her lyrics, Meral incorporated many poems from her late father, Adi Ihsan Polat. The album received positive reviews and was nominated for a Music Award by Songlines.
On her new album MEYDAN, Meral primarily showcases her own voice, that of a woman exercising her right to live on her own terms, free from the oppressive interference of patriarchy. The album celebrates female strength, inspired by the philosophy of "JIN, JIYAN, AZADI" (WOMAN, LIFE, FREEDOM), a phrase originating from Kurdish-led women’s movements. JIN, JIYAN, AZADI symbolizes resistance to oppression and the fight for women's rights.
Read MoreOn her new album MEYDAN, Meral primarily showcases her own voice, that of a woman exercising her right to live on her own terms, free from the oppressive interference of patriarchy. The album celebrates female strength, inspired by the philosophy of "JIN, JIYAN, AZADI" (WOMAN, LIFE, FREEDOM), a phrase originating from Kurdish-led women’s movements. JIN, JIYAN, AZADI symbolizes resistance to oppression and the fight for women's rights.
Genres:Global Roots, World Fusion, Jazz Fusion
Hometown: Amsterdam, Netherlands

