Olcay Bayir's music is a natural marriage of her time-honoured Anatolian heritage and the vibrant, eclectic sounds of London. Classically-trained in the UK as a soprano, collaborations with musicians from all around the world have informed Olcay’s music as much as the rich folk traditions of her youth. Expect a rhythmically powerful, soulful, rooted and contemporary live set.
Her debut album ‘Neva’ was a collection of Anatolian folk songs. The new album "Rüya- Dream" was part funded by PRS Foundation’s Women Make Music programme and showcases Olcay’s own compositions.
“one of the finest, most intriguing singers on the British world music scene", the Guardian.
"a heart-stoppingly beautiful and emotive voice" ☆☆☆☆ RnR Mazagine UK
"this fantastic singer is on the eve of a great international career.” Mixed World Music, Netherlands
90 second promo video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvLFLclnMCE
Doors open 7pm music starts 8.30pm
Tickets £15 plus booking fees
Tables are reserved in the order of booking (the earlier you book, the better table you will get). Please note this venue has fewer than 100 seats so book early to get your seat!
The full Pizza Express menu is available in the venues with table service. The cost of food and drinks is on top of the ticket price.
It was another music night to remember at Woolwich Works. On Friday, the 3rd of March, Arsenal of Sounds took us on a journey through Turkey and the Middle East, featuring two incredibly talented London-based singer/songwriters, Olcay Bayir and Noga Ritter. The double-bill performance was a beautiful blend of Kurdish,…
Artists: Noga Ritter , Olcay Bayir
Oh yes, we had quite some fun at the latest Arsenal of Sounds… We danced, embraced the “sacred rhythmic fire” and enjoyed amazing Afro-infused music. But when you have the opportunity to welcome on stage two acts like Mulele Matondo’s Matondology Riot and Seby Ntege & Band, what else can…
Artists: Matondology Riot , Mulele Matondo , Noga Ritter , Olcay Bayir , Seby Ntege , Seby Ntege Band
What we always look forward to doing with Arsenal of Sounds, our monthly event series exploring and presenting music and London-based musicians from all over the world, is to inspire and hearten its audience through wide-ranging notes, lyrics and rhythms. …and we couldn’t possibly look for a more fitting line-up…
Artists: Noga Ritter , Olcay Bayir
Preview of the album: This Album is no longer available however if you want to receive exclusive access to a free album like this each month just sign up to our monthly newsletter by filling in the form below: Track List: 1. Vaudou Game – Be My Wife [from Noussin; Hot…
Artists: Amaru Tribe , Balaphonics , Bocafloja , Degiheugi , Elektro Hafiz , Gianpace , Mace , Olcay Bayir , Rumble , Sa-Roc , Siti and the Band , Sun Followers , Vaudou Game , Veronica Ruiz , Zackarose
Olcay Bayir, a London-based singer-songwriter of Turkish-Kurdish descent, recently released a live rendition of her single ‘Asude’, extracted from her new EP Inside – Icerde. The song features Argentinian guitarist and producer Ignacio Monteverde and Turkish saz virtuoso Murat Sığırcı. “This song is about accepting lost love. ‘Asude’…
Artists: Olcay Bayir
It won’t be the 8th of March, the official date of International Women’s Day, but the mood won’t be too different because, on the 21st of October, Kings Place and Equator Festival will dedicate the entire day to the Women of the World music series: giving an opportunity to shine…
Artists: Anna Mudeka , Elinor Jane Moran , Elspeth Wilkes , Invicta Voices , Melanie Lodge , Olcay Bayir
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