Gaye Su Akyol - Istikrarli Hayal Hakikattir

The Guardian 80

Glitterbeat Records

Gaye Su Akyol is a compelling and distinctive young Turkish singer. For her performance at this summer’s Womad festival she styled herself like a pop star – with high silver boots, shorts and cape, but then produced a bravely experimental set that fused traditional Turkish and rock influences, and included a powerful plea for press freedom. Yaz Gazeteci Yaz (Write, Journalists, Write) was made famous by veteran folk singer Selda Bağcan, and has become all the more poignant and relevant after recent events in Istanbul, Akyol’s home city.