Bonus Episode: Perhat Tursun

Perhat Tursun is one of the most famous, beloved, and controversial figures in contemporary Uyghur poetry. This bonus episode includes unreleased content about Perhat from our poetry episode (Ep. 3: Catching Feelings), including Mukaddas's conversation with Dr. Joshua Freeman about him.

The conversation with Josh Freeman begins at 1:40. To read poetry by Perhat Tursun that Josh has translated, visit his website.

Audio from the special event hosted by Mukaddas about the third anniversary of Perhat Tursun's disappearance begins at 8:42. This event features Josh Freeman, Tahir Hamut Izgil, Muyesser Hendan, and Darren Byler.

For more information on Joshua Freeman and Muyesser Hendan, please visit the Community page.

Illustration of Perhat Tursun by Sulu.artco

Find this episode by searching for “WEghur Stories” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitchr, YouTube, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.