The Crimean Tatars, a Turkish-speaking ethnic group, belong to the original population of the Crimean peninsula. After being deported to Central Asia under Stalin in 1944, they were unable to return until Ukraine gained independence in 1991. Since the annexation of Crimea in 2014, they have once again suffered massive repression.
In this project the Crimean Tatar multi-instrumentalist Djemil Karikov and his daughter Nial Khalilova meet the Ukrainian singer and actress Natalia Rybka-Parkhomenko, who is also part of Kurbasy. As an ethno-musicologist, Djemil Karikov has rescued numerous folk songs from obscurity and contributed to the revival of a number of national musical instruments.
In 2021, he published an anthology of traditional Crimean Tatar music “Qırımnın yerli muzıkası” (“Music of Crimea”). Together they combine two cultures, two languages and two collectivities in this project. Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar folk songs. In the Crimean Tatar and Ukrainian tradition, the plant “Yuşan” has a symbolic meaning: it would help not to forget one’s own roots and culture.
This concert takes place a 2nd time at 8.30pm.
Musicians:
- Djemil Karikov: saz
- Nial Khalilova: cello
- Natalia Rybka-Parkhomenko: vocals
A concert at Ariane’s
Ariane decided to settle in Jette 10 years ago after growing up in the Netherlands and living in South America and Asia. A nature lover with a strong sense of community, she found her happiness in this green, village-like neighborhood. Ariane plays guitar, is learning piano, practices blues harmonica, and enjoys folk dancing at Muziekpublique. She especially loves when music becomes a vibrant, collective experience that brings people together. According to her, taking part in the Living Room Music Winter Sessions is a wonderful way to bring more cultural activities to the northwest of Brussels.
Living Room Music Winter Sessions
As part of its nomadic season, Muziekpublique presents the Living Room Music Winter Sessions. 19 concerts in apartments across the 19 municipalities of Brussels. 19 homes opening their doors, 19 intimate evenings of live music to experience traditional tunes from all corners of the world, and the sheer joy of sharing the love of music with neighbors, friends, or family.