In 80 mots de Turquie, Gülay Hacer Toruk recounts with sensitivity and great poetic flair the words of her homeland, Turkey. Having grown up between Istanbul and Chartres (France), she cultivated from a very young age a love for the words that surround her on both sides of her life. An eclectic artist, a singer with a spellbinding voice, a composer, an educator, and a talented writer, Gülay Hacer Toruk invites us on an intimate journey to discover the many facets of Turkey.
Gülay Hacer Toruk is a French singer, songwriter, and composer of Turkish origin. She is regarded as one of the most prominent figures in traditional Turkish music and showcases Turkish music in all its richness and artistic diversity. She notably performed the song “Haydée” in the film "The Count of Monte Cristo" starring Pierre Niney.