Kazim koyuncu biography
Kâzım Koyuncu was a Turkish singer-songwriter and activist of Laz origin.
Kâzım Koyuncu (November 7, – June 25, ) was a....
Kazım Koyuncu: Revolutionary Laz musician from Black Sea
On Thursday, a Turkish singer known for blending traditional Black Sea folk music with rock rhythms was commemorated on the 15th anniversary of his passing.
Earlier this week, due to the coronavirus outbreak, Kazım Koyuncu's family announced the cancelation of an annual commemoration ceremony in his hometown in the Black Sea province of Artvin.
In a statement, the Koyuncu family suggested alternative ways to honor the unique musician, saying: "On June 25, you can look at the sky and smile, or play with a child, perhaps add a meal to the table, light a candle, listen to one of his favorite songs, think about our memories ...
draw a picture, look at his photo and maybe chat with him."
Koyuncu took the folk songs of the Laz ethnic group, who live in Turkey's Black Sea region, and brought their culture into the mainstream, combining traditional instruments, such as the stringed kemenche and tulum (bagpipe), with mode