Join us for an uplifting evening of music from the Kurdish-Anatolian singer-songwriter as she fills our space with her “heart-stoppingly beautiful and emotive voice”
Championed by The Guardian as one of the finest, most intriguing singers on the British world music scene, Olcay’s velvet voice seamlessly blends her time-honoured Anatolian heritage with the dynamic grooves and funky rhythms of her current home, London.
Olcay Bayir’s compositions move from her Alevi and Kurdish origins, drawing inspiration from the Anatolian songbook with a nod to Mediterranean and Balkans sounds from flamenco to rebetiko. She will perform in Turkish, Kurdish, Armenian and Greek.
The evening is presented by Grand Junction in association with Arts Canteen as part of Elixir Festival 2024.
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Elixir Festival
A new festival celebrating arts, music, and storytelling from the Middle East and North Africa.
Presented by Grand Junction, Elixir, rooted in the Arabic al-‘iksīr (also known as the Elixir of Life), is a symbol of healing. The festival celebrates and connects the diverse cultures that make up our community, showcasing a vibrant lineup of international and local contemporary artists in the spectacular Grade 1 listed Grand Junction at St Mary Magdalene’s.
Join us for a rich programme of theatre, music, Eid celebrations, workshops, and food, celebrating contemporary arts from the Middle East, North Africa, and Anatolia. Loved by audiences, the Olive Jar will return for four additional performances, along with genre-crossing music presented by Arts Canteen and a unique night curated by Young Shubbak. Everyone is welcome.