Arabesque music is an often overlooked gem from my native land. I am equally excited and anxious to submit my first mix of music that are so near and dear to me
Turkish arabesque started gaining popularity in the 60's as a fusion of Arabic and Anatolian sounds. The lyrical themes are almost always unrequited love. When looking at the genre as a whole, deeper sentiments of rebellion against state, life, and sometimes even god are revealed. It is no surprise that the genre was banned by the state during the chaotic political climate of the 70s. The ban didn't last long but it's effects resonated into late 90s with mass media shunning the re-emergence of the genre. I remember our elementary school teacher lecturing us, a group... Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/your-specialist-subject-ii/episodes/your-specialist-subject-ii-psychedelic-leaning-turkish-arabesque-w-sinan-ozer-27th-april-2026
