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Canan Aykent and Turgay Yalçın, who have witnessed the 30-year journey of the 30th International Ankara Jazz Festival, tell the festival's story in a two-day talk series. The first session on November 26 covers the development of the Jazz Association and the festival over the years, the transformation of Ankara's jazz culture, the festival's contribution to the city's cultural life, and memories from three decades. The second session on November 27 looks at the past, present and future of jazz in Ankara through the changing audience for jazz in Turkey, the new generation of musicians, and the growth of venues and festivals. The talks take place at the Türk Amerikan Derneği, with the first day starting at 6:30 PM. The project was prepared with the contribution of the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism.