In case of another concert invitation from Turkey, I would go without hesitation - Armenian singer Nune Yesayan.

“I went to Constantinople to perform for Armenians. It was Hrant Dink’s dream to see me singing in Constantinople,” renowned Armenian singer Nune Yesayan said adding she went to Istanbul as she was invited by the Armenian community.

Nune Yesayan performed in Istanbul on May 11, More than 2000 people enjoyed the concert.

The singer liked the hospitality and enjoyed the concert, too. She performed songs about Kars, Mush and the Lake Van.

“It was courageous step to perform those songs there, but I knew if I went there I should do it without concessions,” she said.

Nune Yesayan encourages her colleagues to go to Turkey and to perform for the Armenians, since they need it.

“Everyone must go, visit, [and] see. They long for the Armenian song, art there. The people must constantly visit so that this link exists among us,” Nune Yesayan said, and noted that if she were to receive another invitation tomorrow, she would go without hesitation.