The alternation in terms of popular music movements in North Cyprus between the years of 1970-2015

Popular music, which is part of the music industry together with the popular culture, emerges in connection with popular cultural phenomena. This study analyses the image of popular music consumption between the years 1970-2015 within the borders of Northern Cyprus. By applying the "Interview Method" with the music markets that constitute the population of the study, the findings were revealed and the situation analysis was made on the obtained findings. The consept of popular music varies according to age and social events. The reasons and consequences of this variability constitutes the limitations of this study and the Northern Cyprus population which is the target population of this study.