Ankara Radyo Karadeniz

From the Black Sea coast of Turkey, a regional broadcast explores the distinctive musical heritage of the Karadeniz region. This station, located in Trabzon, features a continuous stream of traditional Black Sea folk music, including lively horon tunes performed with the kemençe, a three-stringed fiddle central to the local sound. Its programming extends beyond music to include daily reports on regional customs, local events, and the daily life of communities along Turkey’s northeastern coastline. The station also offers segments dedicated to local culinary traditions and historical anecdotes specific to Trabzon province. Listeners can expect to hear both contemporary interpretations and classic recordings that celebrate the unique cultural identity of Trabzon and its surrounding areas, often highlighting emerging local artists. The broadcast provides weather updates relevant to coastal areas and agricultural news for the hinterland.