Alper Tuzcu (USA / Turkey)

Alper Tuzcu is a composer, guitarist, and producer known for blending Latin American, Mediterranean, and jazz influences into a borderless musical language. Born and raised in Istanbul, he developed a passion for rhythm and cross-cultural collaboration, which led him to study at Berklee College of Music. His work is deeply inspired by literature and poetry, with artists like Natalia Lafourcade and Jorge Drexler shaping his approach to songwriting. With a background in both economics and music, he bridges cultures through his compositions, creating a sound that is both deeply rooted in tradition and refreshingly modern.

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Featuring US-based singer Nicoh Kwan, whose diverse family background traces its roots to the Philippines, China and Costa Rica, “Afortunado” (Fortunate) offers a tender expression of love and gratitude, capturing the joy found in simple, everyday moments shared with a loved one. It conveys a sense of peace and contentment, emphasizing how love brings calmness, happiness, and appreciation for life’s small beauties: “At dawn, the sun falls on your skin / Moving gently, gently / Little by little, you are just waking up / I’ll go make the coffee.”

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