In this episode, we consider the role of music in seeking justice with ethno-musicolog Mustafa Avcı and rapper Ezhel. As we focus on rap music, we discuss how and why rap became a significant genre in Turkey in the recent years while considering elements from the history of music in Turkey.

Here are some of the questions we raise in the episode:

What is protest music? When do we categorize a song in this genre that is associated with seeking justice? What is the link between rap and folk music? Why has rap become so popular in Turkey in recent years? When does a musician protest against injustices via their music?  How have musicians been punished?