SO Duo

Sumru Ağıryürüyen (vocal, mandolin, keyboard) and Orçun Baştürk ( panduri, voice, keyboard, electronics, drums) have been creating various projects together, in a spectrum between traditional and avant-garde since 2013. As SO Duo, they play their own songs basically, writing their own lyrics, and using some texts from ancient/traditional/mystical poetry (from Anatolian sufis like Yunus Emre, minstrels like Aşık Veysel, Lao Tsu, Kabir and from very old Uygur texts about good or bad fortune) as well. Their music, inspired by various styles they love, can be labeled as alt-folk/other. Sometimes they take songs from forgotten languages to their repertoire. Sumru is one of the few woman free improviser singers in Turkey. While she is also known for her works in other genres such as folk and rock, Orçun has a reputation as an outstanding drummer, composer and song writer. They are both founding members of leading bands from avant-rock to traditional music in Turkey. Both musicians have performed and collaborated on many projects in many countries. Their first album ‘Ay Ana/Mother Moon’ (Kalan Music, 2018) can be listened as CD and from digital platforms. Their second album ‘The Light’ (BİLGİ Music Label) has been uploaded as an EP of three songs on March 2019, featuring bansuri and Hindustani classical music master Steve Gorn. Their third album, 'Kırksabır/Patience Fruit' has been released as an EP on May 2020 (BİLGİ Music Label). SO Duo performs in Turkey and abroad with many special guests.