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Many young people in Turkey see little future in their homeland. The mood is gloomy due to dwindling civil liberties and poor job prospects.
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00:00Denise has to be careful in public. Art and music are increasingly censored in Turkey.
00:22Even the successful girl group manifest has been charged with indecent behavior.
00:29More than 60% of young Turks are considering emigrating,
00:33citing fears about the future, unemployment and the lack of freedom of expression.
00:49High living costs make it harder and harder to make ends meet.
00:53Denise also gives private music lessons.
00:56However, it still doesn't generate enough income.
00:59There is no money for people who can earn money.
01:03There is also a lot of people who know cello and want.
01:06I work for three days.
01:08Of course, I can't earn money.
01:11My mother is supporting me.
01:13But for that reason, I work for my life, food, coffee, and the benefits of Istanbul.
01:22Denise plans to tour Turkey with her band soon and maybe even go abroad someday.
01:28aguemi?
01:29Yes, yes.
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