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Metin & Kemal Kahraman Ensemble

Enchanting Zaza, Alevi, and Turkish melodies
For the Love of Music
Sat 11 May ’24 20:15 uur


Metin Kahraman - guitar and vocals
Kemal Kahraman - saz and vocals
Ahmet Tirgil - violin
Zeynep Akdil - cello

Sat 11 May ’24
20:15 uur

Metin & Kemal Kahraman Ensemble takes you on a cultural journey through the stories, love, history, and spirituality of Dersim, converging in enchanting Zaza, Alevi, and Turkish melodies. Metin and Kemal Kahraman released their first album "Deniz Koydum Adını" in 1993, leaving a lasting impression on a wide audience. In the following years, they released various outstanding works, establishing themselves as one of the foremost contributors to Dersim Zaza music.

The Kahraman brothers are two talented musicians, songwriters, and musicologists. They have gained recognition for their innovative musical style and deep involvement with Dersim Zaza music. In addition, they have made a significant contribution to the preservation and further development of the Zazaki language through various cultural works and research. The Zazaki language is recognized as endangered and listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Dersim Zaza music embodies the cultural fusion of that region, featuring a captivating blend of Zaza, Alevi, and Kurdish musical influences. The music often intertwines stories of love, history, and spirituality, reflecting the unique experiences and traditions of the people in the region.


Ahmet Tirgil

Ahmet Tirgil is a talented and versatile violinist, arranger, and musician who has been a part of the Metin & Kemal Kahraman ensemble since 2000. Additionally, he has participated in various projects in Turkey and Europe. In 2008, he founded the Anadolu Quartet, gaining more recognition through this venture. In 2017, he relocated to Berlin, where he continues his musical activities.


Zeynep Akdil

The classically trained Zeynep Akdil will enrich the ensemble with her cello. From a young age, she became known for her proficiency with the cello and received lessons from renowned and respected cellists. She has performed in numerous concerts and has been living in Berlin since 2003.

After the concert by Metin & Kemal Kahraman, visitors can still visit our newest stage, M. There, one can enjoy even more music from the artists. The perfect ending to a beautiful concert evening, indeed!

Part of
Zeynep Akdil
Ahmet Tirgil
Metin & Kemal Kahraman

For the Love of Music

This concert is part of the For the Love of Music project. Club life is an important social-cultural engine of our society. We think this is important and therefore we are happy to make our halls available to anyone who loves music: creators, artists and musicians from Eindhoven and the region.

For the Love of Music