Art & projects

About Ertan Iliyaz & Friends Music projects

All projects are grouped under the Ertan Iliyaz & Friends Project, receiving significant support from the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport of the Republic of Kosovo. Additionally, we collaborate with Media TV and Radio, and we are grateful for the assistance of cultural institutions and local businesses. Please see below and click to access all the information. For more details about the projects, please visit our YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/ertaniliyaz.

“East and west culture is different, but musical projects bring them together.”

Ethno Sound & NoName - 2024

Ethno Fusion Concert showcases a vibrant blend of traditional and contemporary musical elements. Drawing from his extensive experience in jazz, flamenco, and ethnic music, Iliyaz creates an immersive atmosphere that captivates audiences.

"Aria" Official Anime Video - 2024

The official music video, "Anime Style," is my second animation, which was created using artificial intelligence.

" Aria " the new song by #ertaniliyaz

The album "Nil" is an expression of a musical meeting point - 2021

The "NIL" Album Concert One such initiative in the “world music” genre was presented through the successful “Nil” project concert by musician/cultural activist Ertan Ilyaz. "Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport"

Photo credits: Prima Future - Tanju Suleyman

Turkish Jazz Week 6th Edition - 2017

The last edition of Turkish Jazz Week was the 6th edition, which took place from May 23 to May 25, 2023. This event was organized by the Yunus Emre Institute in Pristina, Kosovo together with EI which coordinated and the festival featured a variety of performances and aimed to promote cultural exchange through jazz music, continuing the tradition of celebrating Turkish jazz in the region.

Turkish Jazz Week 5th Edition - 2016

The festival typically takes place over several days, featuring a lineup of concerts that highlight the rich diversity of jazz coordinated by Ertan Iliyaz

Ethnically Jazz Trio Project - Year: 2015

This project aims to blend various musical styles, particularly focusing on jazz infused with ethnic elements from the Balkan region.

Turkish Jazz Week 4th Edition - Festival - Year: 2015

The Turkish Jazz Week (TJW) is an annual music festival that celebrates jazz music and promotes cultural exchange between Turkey and Kosovo. This event has become a significant fixture in the cultural calendar of Kosovo, showcasing a variety of jazz performances from both Turkish and international artists.

Ethno Fusion - 2014

This project concerts that focus on ethno-fusion, bringing together different musical styles and artists to explore the intersections between Balkan and world music.

Ethno Flamenco Prizren Concert - 2014

The Ethno Flamenco concert organized by Ertan Iliyaz took place on February 14, 2014, at the Shtepia e Kulturës "Xhemal Berisha" in Prizren, Kosovo. This event featured the talented flamenco guitarist Agron Peni, who played a central role in showcasing the fusion of traditional flamenco music with Balkan ethno influences.

Latin music Features in Balkan with Latino Band - Year: 2013

This event not only celebrated the richness of Latin music but also aimed to foster cultural exchange and collaboration in the Balkan region, illustrating how music can bridge different cultures and traditions.

Classical Rhythm Concert and DVD - Year: 2012

The second musical project was called Classical Rhythm which mixed classical music with oriented rhythms. “East and West culture is different, but musical projects bring them together.” In terms of concerts including a notable live rendition of "Ave Maria," which featured Agron Shujaku and Besa Llugiqi.

Ethno Flamenco Concert and DVD - Year: 2011

The first project named Ethno Flamenco mixes Balkan ethnic music special Albanian and orient music with flamenco rhythms.

“Faks” Documentary and Memorial Concert Year: 2010

The "Faks" documentary and memorial concert, held in 2010, is a significant cultural event that commemorates the legacy of those affected by the Kosovo old band in Prishtina. Organized and performed by local musicians.