Olcay Bayir Explained

Olcay Bayir is a London-based singer, songwriter, and composer of Kurdish origin from Turkey. Bayir’s music is a mixture of her original compositions and songs based on Anatolian folk music tradition with a dynamic, contemporary twist.[1]

Early life and education

Born in the southeast of Turkey, Olcay Bayir demonstrated a passion for music from an early age, singing and writing songs. In 1998, she migrated to London with her family.[2]

Career

Bayir's debut album, "Neva – Harmony" (Riverboat, World Music Network, 2014), features songs sung in various languages spoken in the region of Anatolia, including Turkish, Kurdish, Armenian, Greek, and Ladino.[3] She was nominated for best newcomer in the Songlines Music Awards 2015 for her debut album Neva.[4]

Her second album, "Ruya – Dream" (released by ARC Music in 2019 and Kalan Muzik in Turkey), was well-received and featured her own songs.[5] Robin Denselow of The Guardian described Bayir as “one of the finest, most intriguing singers on the British world music scene.”[6]

In addition to these full-length albums, Bayir released a four-track EP, "Icerde | Inside," in 2021 which was funded by Help Musicians UK.[7] The album was recorded by working remotely with musicians around the world.[8]

Bayir is also the lyricist and composer of "Yar Dedi- Beloved It Said."[9]

Honors

Discography

Albums

Single’s

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BBC Radio 6 Music - Cerys Matthews, A joyous exploration via music, guests and poetry: Olcay Bayir in Session . BBC.
  2. Web site: Turkey’s musicians seek better lives abroad . Gazete Duvar . tr-TR . 2 January 2022.
  3. News: Luhrssen . David . Olcay Bayir: Neva/Harmony (Riverboat Records) . Shepherd Express . 18 October 2014 . en-us.
  4. Web site: Söndörg? & Olcay Bayir Nominated For Songlines Music Awards 2015! . World Music Network . en.
  5. Web site: "Rüya – Dream " Türkiye piyasalarına 21 Haziran'da girecek . Haberler . tr . 19 June 2019.
  6. Web site: Denselow . Robin . Olcay Bayir: Rüya review – intriguing and gloriously mournful songs . The Guardian . 22 March 2019.
  7. Web site: Olcay Bayir finds her peace amid the pandemic . Songlines magazine . en.
  8. News: Olcay Bayir bringing 'irresistible grooves and ancient poems' to Cambridge Junction . Cambs Times . 29 June 2021 . en.
  9. Web site: Açık Gazete Gecesi 9 Aralık'ta . AÇIK GAZETE . 22 November 2016.
  10. https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/sites/default/files/download-file/ACPG%20Awards%20-%20January%2020.xlsx
  11. Web site: Denselow . Robin . Olcay Bayir: Neva/Harmony review – elegant Turkish-flavoured world music . The Guardian . 6 November 2014.
  12. Web site: London-based Turkish artist releases album in digital platform . Hürriyet Daily News . en . 8 July 2021.

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