MERCAN DEDE ‘BREATH’ meets CEZA
TURKEY NOW – ISTANBUL VIBES
Mercan Dede-electronics, ney, bender, Goksel Baktagir-kanun, Aykut Sutoglu-clarinet, trumpet, Huseyin Ceylan-percussion, Tanya Evanson-dance, Ceza-rap
The evening starts with a soefi dance (appr.20 minutes), then Mercan Dede plays one long set (no break!)
The Turkisch ney and badir player, dj and producer Mercan Dede combines contemporary electronics with traditional Turkish music. His album Su was leading the European World Music Chart for months. In this concert Dede’s group Breath performs together with the star of the Turkish rap, Ceza. Instead of the regular a la carte menu there will be a buffet in the Bimhuiscafe-restaurant, from 7pm, euro 15 (reservations +31 (0)20 788 2158) TURKEY NOW The Turkey Now festival takes place on various locations in Amsterdam and Rotterdam from January 29th until March 31st. The festival shows an abundant and dynamic panorama of the modern Turkey, embedded in a rich, historical tradition wih over 20 cultural events. From classical music to theatre and from jazz to dance. For more information go to: www.turkey-now.info