Erdinç Gündüz continues to be remembered as one of the important figures in Cypriot culture. The Nicosia Turkish Municipality dedicated a historic square to honor this valuable artist. During the event held in August 2026 to commemorate the anniversary of Gündüz’s passing, works by the Sıla-4 group were performed.
Commemorative Event with Sıla-4
The event took place at Erdinç Gündüz Square. This significant organization was realized with the support of the Nicosia Turkish Municipality. Artists, including Arda Gündüz, Muhittin Yangın, Yıltan Taşçı, Murat Mermer, Hüseyin Kasap, and Ezgi Akgürgen, performed pieces from the Sıla-4 repertoire. In the opening speech made at the beginning of the concert, the cultural contributions of Gündüz and the legacy he left behind were emphasized.
“We did not come here just to watch a concert tonight. We came to amplify a voice, a breath. Because some of our values keep calling out even if they are physically absent…”
Officials speaking at the event highlighted Erdinç Gündüz’s contributions to Cypriot Turkish music and his place in the cultural memory of the people. It was noted that Gündüz was born in Baf in 1949 and began to take an interest in music at a young age. The innovations brought to Cypriot Turkish music by Gündüz and his friends through the Sıla-4 group and their importance in the collective memory were explained.
Cultural Heritage and Immortality
The Sıla-4 group came together in the early 1960s and became one of the prominent names in Cypriot Turkish music. Gündüz and his friends compiled forgotten pieces of folk music, successfully conveying these values to new generations. This was not just a musical tale; it was a symbol of cultural resistance.
Mehmet Harmancı, the President of LTB, stated in his speech during the event that Gündüz’s presence in daily life and his musical heritage would continue to live on in the collective memory of the people. He also expressed that the contributions of Sıla-4 members Raif Denktaş and Aydın Kalfaoğlu should be acknowledged as well. This event served as a bridge between the past and the present, helping the younger generation understand the cultural heritage.
Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.In conclusion, Erdinç Gündüz was not just an artist but also a river that brings the voice, culture, and history of Cyprus to the surface. The emotional moments felt during the event demonstrated that his influence would persist not only in his music but also on the people.
Source: www.yeniduzen.com
