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19 June 2026 De Leest (ASIK) Waalwijk
5 June 2026 Meervaart (ASIK) Amsterdam
24 April 2026 Matrix - Anatolian Heritage tour Rotterdam
23 april 2026 Effenaar - Anatolian Heritage tour Eindhoven
19 April 2026 Gigant - Anatolian Heritage tour Apeldoorn
18 April 2026 Veronica Schip - Anatolian Heritage tour Amsterdam
17 April 2026 De Centrale - Anatolian Heritage tour Gent
22 Maart 2026 Theater de Garage (ASIK) Venlo
1 February 2026 Theater Gigant (ASIK) Apeldoorn
31 January 2026 Theater Speeldoos Vught
15 January 2026 Showcase YRAS Belfast- Ireland
12 december 2025 Theater de Leeuw (ASIK) Arnhem
19 november 2025 Istanbul Ekspres Gent / Belgie
18 October 2025 Podium Laurentz Heemskerk
21 June 2025 Studio Bakkerij (ASIK) Rotterdam
18 May 2025 Concert Baarle Nassau
17 May 2025 Concert Rotterdam
14 May 2025 Verkade fabriek (ASIK) 's-Hertogenbosch
13 Mai 2025 Verkade fabriek (ASIK) 's-Hertogenbosch

BAND MEMBERS

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Chai

Bass guitar
Dekan

Dekan

Synthesizers
Sahin

Şahin

Leadvocal
Folk instruments
Murat

Murat

Electric guitar
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Thom

Drums

WHAT OTHER SAY ABOUT MAKAS

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Ayzer Danga

Former drummer of the Anatolian Rock band Moğollar, Mavi Işıklar, Cem Karaca, Erkin Koray and Edip Akbayram (Dostlar)

I listened to the album Dinazor of MAKAS band in the style of Anatolian Rock.  I found different nuances and flavors in every song. Most importantly, it made me happy that it was a work that smelled of Anatolian rock sounds, and not a replication of typical Western sounds. Because today they call the works in the format of songs, Anatolian Rock.

I think that the work should be interpreted in the Western form but staying loyal to his Anatolian rhythm and sounds. So, by staying true to the essence of the traditional Turkish folk music, it should harmonize with a modern understanding and reach the richness of polyphonic sounds. I think that this should be the way of interpreting the Anatolian Rock style what originally was intended by the founder of the name of this genre “Anatolian Rock” Taner Öngür. When I set out with these thoughts, the Dinazor album of the band MAKAS is very successful in the Anatolian Rock style, rich on harmony and rhythm. I enjoyed listening to it very much. I am sure that you will also enjoy while listening to this album. I wish the continuation of the success of the band MAKAS. And I am also happy to say that they are a good representative of the Anatolian rock style in Europe.

Love and respect. Ayzer Danga

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Taner Ongur

Taner Ongur

Bass player of the classic Anatolian Rock band Moğollar

The band Makas stands out within the new generation of the Anationial Rock genre with the music they make. Instead of simply using the sounds of the Anatolian rock of the ‘70’s they have found their success with their original sound and content. Besides using Western rock instruments, they use Anatolian instruments such as the Yayli Tanbur (a string instrument). This instrument has been used before by legendary musicians such as: Cahit Berkay, Ohannes Kemer and Cudi Koyuncu.

Shortly said, MAKAS is one of the most important representatives of the Anatolian rock genre of today.

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TANER ONGUR >>>

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