Music in the TRNC has been shaped by the diverse  civilizations that have passed through Cyprus

Traditional music in the TRNC is characterized by rich melodies, which have emersed from the fusion of  musical cultures from various  civilizations, as well as  a unique rhythm and melodic structure. It possesses its own distinict style.

National and international music festivals are  highly popular in the TRNC, drawing participants from abroad as well as from the Turkish Cypriot people.