Derya Turkan has been the worlds most influential Istanbul kemenesi performer for almost three decades now. He has performed world wide and recorded as a leader or in collaboration with prominent international musicians in a variety of musical styles, from classical to contemporary improvisation. With Istanbul Kemenesi vol. II, Derya Turkan presents his second album...

Maluf System, a duo of Tunisian musician and multi-instrumentalist Marzouk Mejri and Neapolitan musician and ethnomusicologist Salvatore Morra. The album presents itself as a true anthology of the maluf repertoire - one of the most complex traditional music genres of Tunisia - thoroughly exploring its revival in migratory contexts, along with the changes and new modes of...

All tracks were recorded and released in Turkey between 1970 – 1977 and culled from Koray's personal vinyl collection. Includes exclusive photos and remastered audio. An iconic guitar and songwriting genius. A voice of gold – having founded the country's first ever rock and roll group in 1957, he is regarded worldwide as the father of Turkish rock. Forging western sounds...

Inspired by life's twists, turns, and ever-changing rhythms, master oud player and composer Mehmet Polat brings a brand new band on board to present Embodied Poetry. Uniting pianist Mike Roelofs (NL), drummer Martin Hafizi (BG) and bassist Daniel van Huffelen (NL), Polat selected musicians decorated in both jazz and world music, allowing their timbres and musicianship to...