Zeyn'el

Zeyn’el is a Turkish indie folk artist whose music bridges centuries of Anatolian heritage with a contemporary folk sound. Rooted in the Anatolian aşık/ozan tradition, he plays ukulele, banjo, merlin and guitar, and is a singer-songwriter. Having studied philosophy as an undergraduate, he is currently pursuing a PhD in Musicology at Istanbul Technical University, bringing the many facets of his personal background to his research on the philosophy of music. Zeyn’el blends the ancient wellspring of the Anatolian aşık tradition with Western folk instruments such as the ukulele and banjo. Combining meticulous music production, a distinctive sonic identity, and academic insights into the history and philosophy of music, he creates an original artistic language that is deeply rooted in tradition while speaking to contemporary audiences.