I had the pleasure of presenting my paper, “Kanak for Life,” where I shared my ideas (and posed some uncomfortable questions) on cultural appropriation in the Turkish-German context. Thank you, Prof. Johann van der Sandt, Dr. Carlo Nardi, and Dr. Udo Dengel, for the kind invitation to speak at the symposium on non-formal music educationContinue reading “Talk at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano”
Category Archives: Research
Featured in Süddeutsche Zeitung
I’m honored that today the Süddeutsche Zeitung published a piece about me, my music, my research, and my journey in Germany. The timing couldn’t be more special: it marks exactly 15 years since I first arrived here. I sometimes wonder what that young boy back then would have thought if someone had told him thatContinue reading “Featured in Süddeutsche Zeitung”
New Publication: Beyoncé in Diskussion Musikpädagogik
My new article has just been published in Diskussion Musikpädagogik’s special issue on @beyonce, a respected journal in music education. In it, I explore Beyoncé’s voice through an intersectional lens: as sound, as cultural positioning, as language, and as message. The piece asks what her artistry and the ambivalence between empowerment and the affirmation of dominantContinue reading “New Publication: Beyoncé in Diskussion Musikpädagogik”
New Publication: Multilingualism Through Community Music
My new peer-reviewed article “Multilingualism Through Community Music: Insights from the Second Pilot Phase of the ‘Community Music in Children’s Day Care Centres in Munich’ Project” is now published in the proceedings of the International Society for Music Education (@isme_cma), edited by @catherine.birchy Read the full article here: https://edoc.ku.de/id/eprint/35538/
Reflections from IOSFS Salzburg
Thank you @iosfs.forum for inviting me again to speak at this meaningful conference in Salzburg. It was such a warm and inspiring environment, full of talented people, music, dance, and presentations. I shared my new research on power dynamics in music education and questioned the gendered classification of voice. It was also so good to reconnect withContinue reading “Reflections from IOSFS Salzburg”
Call for Contributions: Kaos Q+ 2025 Digital Issue on ‘Voice
I am happy to be the guest editor of the new issue of the peer-reviewed queer studies journal Kaos Q+. Below are the details in English and Turkish. “The peer-reviewed queer studies journal Kaos Q+, published in print since 2014, is now going digital! The first issue in the new digital format will be publishedContinue reading “Call for Contributions: Kaos Q+ 2025 Digital Issue on ‘Voice”
Reflections from the EAS Conference in Évora
I had a great time presenting at the EAS Conference at the University of Évora in Portugal 🇵🇹 I had the chance to share two research projects:🎤 The first, together with the wonderful @sezenozeke, explored Bursa’s traditional music culture Gezek through a community music lens, sparking a discussion on the future of community music in Turkey.🎶Continue reading “Reflections from the EAS Conference in Évora”
Talk at the University Mozarteum
I had the opportunity to participate in the SOMA conference at the Mozarteum University on Kultursensible Aneignung (Culturally Sensitive Appropriation), where I presented my work on the intercultural perspectives of Turkish-German bilingualism in Germany. The event featured many exciting presentations and discussions on cultural appropriation in educational contexts. I began my talk with the question:Continue reading “Talk at the University Mozarteum”
International Community Music Conference 2024 in Tampere, Finland
International Community Music Conference 2024 in Tampere, Finland 🇫🇮 @isme_cma I’m happy to have the opportunity to attend the community music activity of ISME! 🎶 Presented the latest community music project we are working on in Munich, met some wonderful people, listened to some exciting and moving research and explored the lovely city of Tampere. NowContinue reading “International Community Music Conference 2024 in Tampere, Finland”
EAS Conference in Dublin
EAS conference in Dublin! 🪐🎶 @eas_music_education I had the extraordinary opportunity to attend the EAS Conference in the beautiful city of Dublin. Not only did I present my work on a differentiated model for promoting language development and linguistic diversity through music education, but I also met wonderful colleagues from across Europe. A huge thank youContinue reading “EAS Conference in Dublin”
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