Adem Yilmaz

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Born in Istanbul, Turkey in 1992, Adem Yilmaz is a highly renowned percussionist of Kurdish origin. He began playing his first instrument , the Darbuka (Goblet Drum) at the age of eight.

Having Mr. Izzet Kizil, one of Turkey's most recognised and internationally known percussionist as his teacher, Yilmaz specialised in a variety of eastern percussion instruments and found himself performing with many bands as well as being involved in many of those bands’ album recordings.

Since migrating to Sydney, Australia in 2014, Adem established himself, within a short period of time, as a versatile and sought-after percussionist and has been involved as a key member in many popular Sydney bands such as the Aria-nominated bands, Zela Margossian Quintet and Eishan Ensemble , with whom he has toured internationally and nationally. He also performs with Masha's Legacy, The Catholics, Chris Cody and is involved in many studio projects such as Visions of Nar, an ABC commissioned album by Zela Margossian and Jeremy Rose and other projects.

Zela Margossian Quintet: The Road

Read "The Road" reviewed by Barry O'Sullivan

by Barry O'Sullivan
February 14, 2022

The Road is the extremely dexterous pianist Zela Margossian's much anticipated second album. It follows her critically acclaimed and ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) nominated debut album, Transition (Art As Catharsis, 2018), and once again delivers rich instrumental textures, a distinct compositional voice, and the narrative and thematic depth that Margossian is now known for. The Beirut-born pianist draws upon her Armenian heritage and classical music training to create a variety of moods, by blending folk-inspired and jazz-influenced ...