Identities according to Murathan Mungan An interview with Murathan Mungan, one of the major contemporary Turkish poet. The author of “The Mesopotamian Trilogy” reflects with us about identity and the dangers of defining oneself too strictly: “Identity is a concept of our age that should be used very carefully. All types of identities, ethnic, national, religious, sexual or whatever else, can become your prison after a while...”. 2006-11-16

The European Turkish “Star” Who Carries Balkan Blood Blending differences through her voice and identity, Y?ld?z ?brahimova sings jazz, opera, classical music and tzigane music in her original interpretation. She tells us about borders, her native Bulgaria, her home, Istanbul, her relationship with Europe. Several identities that sum up a multiple identity from the Balkan region. The first interview of a feature on Turkish artists published in collaboration with the EC Delegation Monthly Newsletter. 2006-11-16