The almost forgotten magic of the gypsy musical legacy in Turkey promises to delight lovers of all kinds of music.
Istanbul Oriental Ensemble is one of the ensembles that better preserves the style of the Turkish traditional gypsy music, barely performed today. However, this ensemble’s repertoire also includes some old Turkish love songs and contemporary pieces composed by members of the ensemble. From Istanbul to Belém, an intense concert, blending tradition, exoticism and modernity.
ISTANBUL ORIENTAL ENSEMBLE
BURHAN ÖÇAL leader, vocals, percussion GESANG, percussion, leader
MEHMET ÇELİKSU kanun
YAŞAR ÇAKIRLAR clarinet
AHMET DEMİRKIRAN cümbüş and oud
İSMAİL PAPİŞ violin
ÜMİT ADAKALE percussion
ISTANBUL ORIENTAL ENSEMBLE | 2008