09 December 2012

Turkish pianist Say slams lawsuit

World-renowned Turkish pianist Fazil Say has slammed the ongoing lawsuit against him on his Facebook page, hinting that he could leave Turkey if he is given a jail sentence.

"If I go to jail they would be victorious. They don't want to create something but all they want is to destroy," Say said, referring to those who criticize him for his comments that Turkish "Arabesque" music is akin to "treason" because of its poor quality. [Daily News] Read more