Oh lord, what is this song? So beautiful!

Turkey appears to be in the midst of a crisis. Much of the recent media attention has been focused upon hatred, despair and trouble. However, the good people of this country often remain unreported, undiscussed. From a musical perspective, the scene in Istanbul survives amidst a backdrop of chaos, and yet it still continues to put in a damn good shift. Ece Ozel is the latest contributor to our 'Shine A Light On' mix series as she speaks to us about the music scene in Turkey and a political backdrop which casts a dim haze over propsperity and culture. @ece-o

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Ece Ozel: The 'Shine A Light On' Mix

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