Djanan Turan has been part of London’s multicultural alternative music scene for more than 20 years.
With her new album ‘Love’s Company’, funded by Arts Council England and Sound & Music.
She makes her mature mark as a highly-original and sensitive songwriter with a message of resilience and frank honestly, as ideals and hopes clash with the structures that rule the world.
A catalyst of creativity and positivity, Djanan never gives up hope that her songs will inspire, so that together we can act to leave the world a better place.
The album begins with the lively and mesmerizing ‘Love’s Company’ that radiates with delightful instrumentals and beautiful vocals from Djanan Turan.
‘Diamond In Black’ has a haunting feel to it, as eclectic instruments and dreamy vocals blend together to create a powerful track.
‘Crux’ continues the sombre aesthetic through heartfelt and emotional lyrics that flow alongside the slow arrangement.
‘Yangin’ translates to fire and sees Djanan vocalize a powerful tale about the struggles that we endure.
‘Don’t We Know’ is more uplifting then preceding tracks thanks to soulful vocals, the melody compels us to tap along to the fast paced rhythm.
The next song sees the artist sing about helpless times in her own native language.
The titular track features a stirring melody and an outstanding vocal performance from Djanan that lead to this emotional and heartfelt song.
The album concludes with a Turkish track, which is a truly powerful song thanks to raw emotions and powerful lyrics from Djanan
Biography
Djanan was born in the city of Adana in Turkey’s south before moving with her family to Samsun, which is located 750 km north on the Black Sea coast.
Life in her conventional middle-class family fell apart when her father’s business ventures failed and he went bankrupt.
Djanan spent a lot of time growing up with her grandmother, while her mum ran a small family hotel.
Left to her own devices in a small town, music became a lifeline through which she could express herself and connect with the outside world.
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