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🇬🇧 EnglishŞenkop is an Istanbul-based trio blending jazz harmonies with traditional makam music, while preserving the microtonal richness of Anatolia’s multicultural sound.
Their name combines “şen” (joy) and “syncopation” — a playful reflection of their mission: to rediscover authentic folk songs from Anatolia and beyond, and reinterpret them through vibrant, contemporary arrangements without losing their essence.
Drawing from a musical mosaic shaped by Turkish, Kurdish, Armenian, Greek and Assyrian cultures, Şenkop builds a bridge between deep-rooted traditions and modern expression. Their performances offer a fresh and exhilarating take on timeless melodies.
Line-up
Ruşen Can Acet – kabak kemane, vocals
Cem Mazlum – percussion
Rûbar Dindar – keyboard, vocals
Şenkop was founded in early 2024 and has performed at venues such as Moda Sahnesi, Kadıköy Sessions, Minoa Pera, Basilica Cistern and Büyükada Taş Mektep. They also opened the “+1’li Gece Gezmesi” program at the 32nd Istanbul Jazz Festival.
Their debut live album Evde was released in 2024, and in 2025 they performed at the Anopolis World Music Festival in Thessaloniki.
🇳🇱 Nederlands
Şenkop is een trio uit Istanbul dat jazzharmonieën combineert met traditionele makammuziek, met behoud van de microtonale rijkdom van Anatolië.
Hun naam is een samentrekking van “şen” (vreugde) en “syncopation” — een speelse verwijzing naar hun missie: authentieke volksliederen uit Anatolië en omliggende regio’s herontdekken en vertalen naar frisse, eigentijdse arrangementen, zonder hun essentie te verliezen.
Geïnspireerd door een muzikale mozaïek van Turkse, Koerdische, Armeense, Griekse en Assyrische invloeden, slaat Şenkop een brug tussen traditie en het heden. Hun concerten laten oude melodieën op een nieuwe, energieke manier beleven.
Bezetting
Ruşen Can Acet – kabak kemane, zang
Cem Mazlum – percussie
Rûbar Dindar – toetsen, zang
Şenkop werd opgericht in 2024 en speelde op podia als Moda Sahnesi, Kadıköy Sessions, Minoa Pera, de Basilica Cistern en Büyükada Taş Mektep. Tijdens het 32e Istanbul Jazz Festival openden zij het programma “+1’li Gece Gezmesi”.
Hun debuut live-album Evde verscheen in 2024; in 2025 speelden zij op het Anopolis World Music Festival in Thessaloniki.
🇹🇷 Türkçe
Şenkop, caz armonilerini geleneksel makam müziğiyle buluşturan, Anadolu’nun çok kültürlü ses dünyasındaki mikrotonal zenginliği koruyan İstanbul merkezli bir üçlüdür.
İsimleri, “şen” (neşe) ve “senkop” kelimelerinin birleşiminden oluşur. Bu, grubun sanatsal yaklaşımını yansıtır: Anadolu ve çevre coğrafyalardan özgün halk ezgilerini yeniden keşfetmek ve özünü koruyarak çağdaş, canlı düzenlemelerle yorumlamak.
Türk, Kürt, Ermeni, Rum ve Asuri kültürlerinin şekillendirdiği zengin bir müzikal mozaikten beslenen Şenkop, gelenek ile bugünü buluşturur. Performansları, tanıdık melodileri taze ve etkileyici bir biçimde sunar.
Kadrosu
Ruşen Can Acet – kabak kemane, vokal
Cem Mazlum – perküsyon
Rûbar Dindar – klavye, vokal
Şenkop 2024 yılında kuruldu. Moda Sahnesi, Kadıköy Sessions, Minoa Pera, Yerebatan Sarnıcı ve Büyükada Taş Mektep gibi sahnelerde performans sergiledi. 32. İstanbul Caz Festivali’nde “+1’li Gece Gezmesi” programının açılışını yaptı.
İlk canlı albümleri Evde 2024’te yayımlandı; 2025’te Selanik’te düzenlenen Anopolis World Music Festival’de sahne aldılar.
Doors open: 19.30
Website & Social Media
Website: www.senkopband.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/senkop_band
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@senkop_band
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Event Venue
Mauritsstraat 16, , 3012 CJ Rotterdam, Netherlands, Mauritsstraat 16, 3012 CJ Rotterdam, Nederland, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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