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Robin Denselow The Guardian UK March 2019
“ With her second album, Olcay Bayir proves that she is one of the finest, most intriguing singers on the British world music scene, with a style that reflects her complex history…” Robin Denselow
Era Jazzu Poland June 2024
"Olcay Bayir, with her wonderful songs, delves into the roots of her life and heritage, proudly showing respect for the multitude of influences that create the colorful culture of Anatolia... beautiful, suggestive singing presented in a unique style and mood... this album is a powerful, emotional and diverse musical journey sung by Olcay Bayir." - Era Jazzu
Pop Magazine Netherland June 2024
"Turkish-Kurdish Olcay Bayir is considered the queen of Anatolian song in the West. On her new, third album, Tu Gulî, she sings ten traditionals, alternately in Kurdish, Turkish and Armenian, with her captivating voice, which she effortlessly draws to herself, supported by fresh-sounding accompanists." Eric Van Domburg Scipio
☆☆☆☆ Kulturtipp Germany June 2024
“…an album which is both history lesson and cultural insight but delivered in songs of great depth, beauty and hurt…”
☆☆☆☆ Kulturtipp, Germany
Heaven Magazine Netherland Sept 2024
"...The queen of Anatolian songs...." Pieter Wijnstekers
Rootstime Belgium July 2024
"...this new album by Olcay Bayir has become another real gem!"
Lira Magazine Sweden June 2019
The second album of Kurdish-Turkish singer Olcay Bayir is a diamond! One of the absolute best I listened to for a long time.
Bas Springer Mixed World Music Netherlands May 2019
Bayir is blessed with a magnificent, clear voice that beautifully colours her original repertoire, combining jazz and world music with Kurdish tradition
☆☆☆☆ Evening Standard UK April 2019
The title track Rüya is one of her compositions, and it’s gorgeous -
Rootstime Belgium May 2019
Acknowledging and interpreting your past and your culture is very noble, but adding something essential to it.
World Music Central USA April 2019
Acknowledging and interpreting your past and your culture is very noble, but adding something essential to it.
☆☆☆☆ RnR Mazagine UK April 2019
Acknowledging and interpreting your past and your culture is very noble, but adding something essential to it.
Dionizy Piątkowski Jazz.pl Poland April 2019
Acknowledging and interpreting your past and your culture is very noble, but adding something essential to it.
