Performances + Events
Classical Ottoman/Turkish Kanun Workshop
Williams Hall
Free
In-Person Event
Open to the Public
Born in a family steeped in music, kanun (Turkish zither) player and composer Didem Basar began her music education at the Istanbul Turkish Music State Conservatory. After completing the Conservatory’s kanun program, she continued training at the same institution and received a bachelor’s degree in composition.
Her interest in examining the effects of art on society led her to pursue a master’s degree in the musical analysis of Mevlevi music at Marmara University. After locating to Montreal, she has played with Constantinople, OktoEcho, Ensemble Caprice, Sound of Montreal, Ensemble Zaman, Minor Empire and Niyaz. These collaborations have taken her to a multitude of international destinations such as the United States, Europe, Morocco, Lebanon and Egypt. Her album Levantine Rhapsody was released in February 2020 and received the Opus Award for Best World Music album, as well as numerous nominations.
This workshop is presented by the NEC Intercultural Institute.
Her interest in examining the effects of art on society led her to pursue a master’s degree in the musical analysis of Mevlevi music at Marmara University. After locating to Montreal, she has played with Constantinople, OktoEcho, Ensemble Caprice, Sound of Montreal, Ensemble Zaman, Minor Empire and Niyaz. These collaborations have taken her to a multitude of international destinations such as the United States, Europe, Morocco, Lebanon and Egypt. Her album Levantine Rhapsody was released in February 2020 and received the Opus Award for Best World Music album, as well as numerous nominations.
This workshop is presented by the NEC Intercultural Institute.
Artist(s)
Didem Başar
