Cabbar Boziye is Kurdish musician originally from Turkey. He is a veteran percussionist, but not only that, he is a multi-instrumentalist playing saz and djumbush to name a few. He is also an accomplished vocalist with a large repertoire of traditional repertoire in Kurdish and Turkish. Cabbar has spent many years travelling, picking up songs, instruments and experience along the way, usually taking the wise decision to spend the colder months in India gigging and working with musicians from around the world.

He is resident percussionist in supergroup The Turbans, and has worked with countless groups in the UK from Faith i Branko, to Josh’s band Don Kipper! He has played countless festivals across the UK, Europe, North America and Asia. Cabbar creates a community wherever he goes, with a generous and open attitude towards his home. The jam sessions he ran at his house were legendary, featuring some of the best musicians in London from a range of traditions resulting in some of the most eclectic and unique music making.

This episode was produced by Harriet Paintin and Will Paintin, written and hosted by Josh Middleton and edited by Andy Everett.