ANA+HYBRID:ROOTS ALIVE PROGRAM
Igniting Ancestry, Reclaiming Belonging, Syncing Online and In-Person Education
This educational approach claims hybridity for embracing the fusion of diverse cultural influences that have coexisted in Anatolia for centuries.
In a world where connections to our roots are increasingly lost, we see hybrid education as a transformative force—bringing roots alive, here and now.
Igniting ancestry involves reigniting the deep cultural traditions and values that have shaped our identities, despite being shadowed, lost or suppressed.
Reclaiming belonging a journey to homecoming and reconnecting with our diverse heritages, often fragmented over time.
Syncing online and in-person through a hybrid model of learning and exploring, we promote accessibility while creating a space for diverse identities to thrive, fostering a deeper understanding of ourselves and one another.
The program not only acknowledges the cultural overlaps but celebrates them, nurturing a new generation of learners who honor the interconnectedness of their ancestral roots.
The ANA+Hybrid EDUCATIONAL Model
This program uses a hybrid educational model, combining online accessibility with options of the immersive depth of in-person engagement to:
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Decolonize Minds: Challenge homogenized narratives by exploring diverse Anatolian traditions and voices.
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Bridge Communities: Create a shared space where diverse ethnic and ethno-religious groups from Anatolia can connect and learn from one another.
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Celebrate Hybridity: Embrace Anatolia’s long history of cultural intersections as a source of strength and inspiration.
Upcoming Workshops:
REBETIKO WORKSHOP with Orestis Koletsos
Learn the soulful and uprising songs of Rebets.
Dates: April 8th & 10th, 2025
Format: In-Person
Language: Greek and English
DENGBÊJ with Gulizar
Discover the art of Kurdish storytelling through traditional Dengbêj songs.
Format: Online and In-Person
Language: Kurmancî and English
ALEVITE DEYIŞ/BEKTASI NEFES
Explore Alevite musical traditions and poetic expressions.
Format: Online and In-Person
Language: Turkish and English
ARMENIAN FOLK SONGS
Dive into Armenian folk songs and their cultural significance.
Format: Online
Language: Armenian and English
ERBANE (DEF)
Master the traditional Kurdish and Persian frame drum Erbane.
Format: Online and In-Person
Language: Turkish and English
TENBUR
Introduction to the Tenbur, a traditional Kurdish and Persian string instrument.
Format: Online
Language: Kurmancî and English
BENDIR
Learn the rhytms and Bendir, a traditional percussion instrument of the region.
Format: Online and In-Person
Language: Turkish and English
UC TELLI BAĞLAMA with Gary Haggerty
Explore Turkish folk music with the three-string Bağlama.
Format: In-Person and Online
Language: English
OUD by Gary Haggerty
Learn the Oud, a prominent string instrument from our wider region.
Format: In-Person
Language: Turkish and English
TURKISH LANGUAGE Learn conversational and cultural Turkish.
Format: Online
Language: Turkish and English
KURMANCÎ LANGUAGE by Mehmet Cakmak
Learn the Kurdish/Kurmancî language.
Format: Online
Language: Kurmancî, Turkish and English
ZAZAKÎ LANGUAGE
Discover the Zazakî language and its rich cultural history.
Format: Online
Language: Zazakî, Turkish and English
UPCOMING LECTURE SERIES:
DENGBEJ CULTURE
A deep dive into Kurdish storytelling traditions.
Format: Online
Language: Kurmancî, Turkish and English.
ALEVITE MYTOLOGY
Unpack the mythology and traditions of the Alevites.
Format: Online
Language: Turkish and English
KURDISH LITERATURE with Mehmet Cakmak
Explore the richness of Kurdish literature.
Format: Online
Language: Kurmancî and English