Singer and pianist Karsu has performed in over 20 countries around the world with her unique blend of pop, jazz and Turkish music.
She has performed at New York’s renowned Carnegie Hall three times and played at the North Sea Jazz Festival twice. In 2012, she released her debut album ‘Confession’ followed by ‘Colors’ in 2015, for which she received an Edison award in June 2016. In 2017, she played ‘Play My Strings’ in the theatres, and in 2018, the tour ‘Karsu plays Atlantic Records’ followed. After that, Karsu toured many countries again, including Turkey, where her concerts invariably sell out.
In late 2019, the album ‘Karsu’ was released; an album with once again self-written English- and Turkish language lyrics. After the release of the album, a club tour in The Netherlands and Turkey followed. During the covid-19 outbreak she gave many online concerts from behind her grand piano at home, provided a live stream from De Doelen, did an Empty Concertgebouw session, made several music videos, and played for covid patients in the VUmc. Karsu also picked up her hobby of cooking again; Karsu’s Kitchen videos on YouTube now have even thousands of views.
Karsu is a multi-talent born in Amsterdam with Turkish roots. Karsu is most definitely a real star; with her excellent band, a stunning stage presence and a repertoire going from jazz and danceable funk songs to intimate Turkish songs. Karsu sold out Paradiso, the Royal Concert Hall of Amsterdam, and many other venues.
