When Samiye Demir joins Cununa Ensemble on stage, a rare cross-cultural encounter comes to life: the songs performed by Samiye in Turkish, Kurdish, Persian, Arabic, Armenian and Greek meet the rich sound world of Romanian folk and Balkan traditions. Through music shaped by love, separation, longing and resilience, the program gives voice to women’s stories across cultures and generations.
With her distinctive voice and deeply expressive interpretation, Samiye Demir brings these powerful songs to the stage with remarkable emotional depth. Her storytelling meets the versatility, craftsmanship and rich musical palette of Cununa Ensemble, resulting in a vibrant dialogue between cultures, traditions and generations.
About the artists
Samiye Demir is a scientist, educator and folk music performer. She is dedicated to preserving and reinterpreting the musical heritage of Anatolia through a broad and multilingual repertoire.
Zeynel Demir is a Turkish folk music artist, composer, bağlama player and educator. Specialized in Anatolian folk music, he has worked as a soloist, instrumentalist, arranger and music director in various artistic projects.
Rooted in the rich traditions of Romanian folk music, Cununa Ensemble breathes new life into songs from different regions of Romania, presenting them in fresh and imaginative arrangements while honoring their original spirit. Their repertoire also embraces musical traditions from across the Balkans, revealing the shared cultural threads that connect neighboring peoples through melody, rhythm and storytelling.
