The Rough Guide to the Music of Turkey

Album Description
Turkey is a land where Europe meets Asia, and where the music and culture are shaped by influences from virtually every direction. In the cities, discos, and record stores blast the latest pop hits from the likes of Ebru Gündes, while evocative belly-dance music is ready to captivate the innocent passerby. If you turn the corner, you might find a trendy saz club or religious music, or you might run into a Rom (Gypsy) neighborhood and its famous all-night musical taverns. This album provides an insight into the vast array of music within Turkey, encompassing some of the country's most talented and celebrated artists.

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Música moderna de Turquía

ALMOST AS GOOD AS BEING THERE...

The Eastern Edge of Europe...Western Edge of Asia

The Many Faces of Turkish Music

The Rough Guide to the Music of Turkey
Various Artists
Manufacturer: World Music Network
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000086BAH
Release Date: 2003-02-10

Tracks:

Gungormemisler - Sezen Aksu
Sen Allahin Bir Lufusun - Ebru Gundes
Padisah - Sibel Can
Ben Tabii Ki - Umit Sayin
Sultanim - Leven Yuksel
Dile Kolay - Ajda Pekkan
Haydi Kolkola - Grup Yorum
Ciftetelli - Laco Tayfa & Husnu Senledirici
Hijaz Raks - Omar Faruk Tekbilek
Bendeki Yaralar - Belkis Akkale
Arsima Seni (Arsima Icin) - Birol Topaloglu
Yalvans - Barbaros Erkose Ensamble
Mavisim - Kemani Cemal Cinarli
Seddiaraban Peshrev - Kudsi Erguner Ensamble
Kemence Taksimi/Segah Niyaz Llahisi - Mevlana Kultur Ve Sant Vakfy Sanatcylary

Album Description

Turkey is a land where Europe meets Asia, and where the music and culture are shaped by influences from virtually every direction. In the cities, discos, and record stores blast the latest pop hits from the likes of Ebru Gündes, while evocative belly-dance music is ready to captivate the innocent passerby. If you turn the corner, you might find a trendy saz club or religious music, or you might run into a Rom (Gypsy) neighborhood and its famous all-night musical taverns. This album provides an insight into the vast array of music within Turkey, encompassing some of the country's most talented and celebrated artists.

Customer Reviews:

Música moderna de Turquía.......2005-05-24

Excelente material si deseas un primer contacto con la música e instrumentos de Turquía. Como bailarina, lo encuentro muy recomendable y accesible, además de provocarte por querer escuchar más.

ALMOST AS GOOD AS BEING THERE..........2003-08-26

i was introduced to turkish music in a drunken bar (also introduced to raki, which will knock you on your tail FAST). i was entranced (by the music, not the raki), and bought a cd from the bartender. the cd i bought was definitely more "arabesque", whereas this wonderful collection brought back more concise memories of turkey...eating in restraurants situated on rooftops with warm breezes and stunning views... this cd is more classic, more genuine, it doesn't need to be another "fusion" disc, it is perfect just the way it is.

The Eastern Edge of Europe...Western Edge of Asia.......2003-06-23

This one is sure to become a Rough Guide classic. Encompassing a polyglot mixture of Turkish musical styles, traditions and ethnic groups, this CD reveals unique sounds that have resulted from Turkey's equally unique position as a land spanning two continents. For those familiar with Islamic music, in particular music of the Arab countries, you will be able to detect the many differences between Turkish music and that of its neighbouring Islamic nations. Certain cuts on the CD, particularly parts of the track from Grup Yorum, have distinctly Greek sounds and structures while others draw strongly on Gypsy influences; still others contain musical elements from the neighbouring ex-Soviet states of Georgia and Armenia. The first five tracks are superb pop music, containing inventive vocals and catchy exotic melodies driven by a distinctively Turkish beat. These are balanced by Turkish gypsy, classical court music, Black Sea folk music, belly-dance style and even a Sufi track to top off the musical whirlwind. Outstanding tracks include the opener by Sezen Aksu (a pop classic), Omar Faruk Tekbilek's enchanting "Raks" belly dance music, a track from clarinet virtuoso Barbaros Erkose and his ensemble, a gyspsy music cut from Kemani Cemal Cinarli and a classical cut from Kudsi Erguner. However, every track is fascinating in its own right.

The scintillating sounds and exciting rhythms on this album make it a great buy for anyone who appreciates good music, however if you're like me and love the exotic sounds and irresistible bellydance percussion of Islamic music, it may well become one of your top albums!

The Many Faces of Turkish Music.......2003-06-01

The Rough Guides series is a wonderful way to experience different styles of world music. Such is the case with this CD, but unlike most other CDs, which focused on specific regions or styles, this one had a vast array in front of it. Turkish music includes everything from Arabesk to Sufi mystical music to Anatolian folk music to Fasil (Gypsy music) to modern rock and metal. Theres a wide variety of different styles to Turkish music, so any attempt to make an overview has some difficulty ahead of it. Nonetheless, this is an excellent CD. The first track, "Güngörmemisler" by pop star Sezen Aksu is so beautiful it blew my mind. From there we are treated with more pop from Ebru Gündes, Sibel Can and Umit Sayin, plus an east-west fusion piece by Levent Yüksel. Alongside this are classical performances by Omar Faruk Tekbilek and Kudsi Erguner, calling to mind the rites of the Dervishes and the courts of Ottoman Sultans. Outside of mainstream Turkish culture, track 8, 11 and 13 give performances by Laço Tayfa & Hüsnü Senlendirichi, Biro Topaloglu and Kemanï Cemal Çinarli; tracks which reflect the artists' Romani (Gypsy) and Laz heritage rather than that of the Turks. Even politically charged messages by Gurp Yorum show up on this CD, making it an excellent CD on Turkey in general. My only comment is that it they could have included some music from the Turkish Kurds, but then again, maybe that would be pushing things a little too far. Over all, its a great CD and a nice buy for anyone who appreciates Turkish or Middle Eastern music.

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Cross-Cultural Journey to the Heart of Sufism
Diverse Sufi Music from Around the Globe (3.5 of 5)
exploring the varieties of Sufi music

Rough Guide to Sufi Music
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Manufacturer: World Music Network
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005AVNK
Release Date: 2001-10-08

Tracks:

Ferahfeza Peprev - Mevlana Kultur Ve Sanat Vakfy Sanatcylary
Az Hoosne Malihe Khud (Pakistan) - Sabri Brothers
Alam (Egypt) - Sheikh Ahmad Al-Tuni
Oalbi Yuhaddithuni (Egypt) - Sheikh Yasin Al-Tuhami
Saba Atu Rijal (Morocco) - Hassan Hakmoun
Tere Ishq Nachaaya (Pakistan) - Abida Parween
Shah Khoshini (Iran) - Ostad Elahi
Dembe (Senegal) - Boubacar Diagne
Al Asfur (Egypt) - Sheikh Ahmad Barrayn
Ghayri Ala S-Sulwan Qadir - Sama I Rast (Syria) - Hamza Shakkur
Rahway Wasdi Jhok Faridan Di (Pakistan) - Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

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Cross-Cultural Journey to the Heart of Sufism.......2006-09-29

In recent years, Sufism (the mystical practices of Islam) has become a popular subject in the West. No small part of this is due to the passionate and powerful singing of the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, the undisputed master of Pakistani Qawwali music. Naturally, he is included on this CD, but Sufism exerts a pull across the Muslim world, and this CD shows other forms of Sufi music as well. Hassan Hakmoun shows the African-tinged music of Morocco's Gnawa brotherhood, Orchestra al-Kindi (led by Hamza Shakkur) and Sheikh Yasin al-Tuhami demonstrate classical Arabic music traditions, Ostad Elahi performs the music of Iran's Kurdish dervishes, and Boubacar Diagne shows the ceremonial music of the Quadiriya brotherhood of West Africa. Fans of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan are in for a treat, since there are also incredibly moving performances of Qawwali by the Sabri Brothers and Abdia Parween, as well as music from Turkey's Mevlana mystics (the famous 'whirling dervishes'). Drawing upon music from Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, Morocco, Iran, Senegal and Syria, this CD is an incredible journey across the Muslim world, showing many different forms of devotion to God through music. Anyone interested in the musical heart of the Islamic faith should check this CD out, as it's cheap, easy to find, and very enlightening.

Diverse Sufi Music from Around the Globe (3.5 of 5).......2004-03-19

This is the first ever Rough Guide to "-----" Music CD that disappointed me. Sadly, I feel lukewarm about half the tracks. I had high expectations and hoped for more zikr and qawwali styles. The words 'captivating' and 'trance-inducing' do not describe the music because nearly half the tracks sound so uninspired. Tracks # 4 and #5 start out slowly and leave me impatient. Perhaps in another culture and era, the music needed to evolve gradually into a fast rhythm and pace. It is likely this took several hours. The one main flaw with this CD is it covers too many different cultures and styles or maybe the problem is the sequence of music, i.e. the order in which they are played. Only 6 out of 11 tracks made a positive impression. Luckily, there are moments when the tiresome tracks redeem themselves with nice instrumentation. The arrival of the sweet sound of the ney or sensitive strumming of a lute is very welcome ...

The first track is the Turkish group, Mevlana Kultur Ve Sanat Vakfy Sanatcylary who use the lute and other string instruments to create a a wave-like undulating melody that feels natural ... like rocking gently on a ship at sea. They manage to weave ancient melodies with a modern expression and bring the message of the 13th C. Sufi philospher into modern times, telling us tolerance is sovereign (the liner notes tell us) and everything has a spirit therefore we should strive not to injure or harm anything. The music matches these words. The sound of the words sung is consistent with the melody and percussion by this group. The Sabri Brothers of East Punjab, India now a part of Pakistan, also produce a wonderful calm introduction that builds up to a very enjoyable intensity, chanting the sacred sound of "ah" ... occasionally there is a lead singer and at times a response is given by a chorus. The tabla creates an extremely infectious beat with natural progression of sound and authenticity. The two artists with the most impact on this CD, are Abida Parween, a female modified qawwali vocalist, who is dynamite and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, who helped this genre travel around the world, he needs no introduction. In her rendition of "Tere Ishq Nachaaya", Ms Parween reaches a feverish pitch, with a very satisfying climb on a wonderful musical journey. I like the accordion accompaniment. There is no loss of authenticity with this instrument. While almost anything Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan sings is enhanced and magnified into a great listening experience, there are far better songs than the one on this CD. Truly, this could have been had been a powerful and exciting production, unfortunately it disappoints. Erika Borsos (erikab93)

exploring the varieties of Sufi music.......2003-01-29

There are many different styles in this compilation, making it an educational, and interesting CD, if not entirely satisfying .
Track # 1 is a lovely, slow instrumental piece by a 19th century Turkish composer. It has a tranquil feel to it, and since I seem to have an affinity for Turkish music, this is one of my choice selections.
Tracks 2, 6, and 11 are from Pakistan, and though music from this area tends to be a little frantic for my taste, these are excellent examples, with the fabulous Sabri Brothers, and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, who is perhaps the most world renown musician on this CD.

Tracks 3, 4 and 9 hail from Egypt, and # 9 is recited and sung by Sheikh Ahmed Barrayn, who is described as having a "broken and husky voice", and it carries a power that makes this one of the better pieces for me.
Track # 5 from Morocco, is far and away my favorite piece on this disc, with a dazzling nay (a type of flute) solo that contrasts with the vocal. It is melodic and wonderful.

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Tadieu Bone - Ismael Lo
Khalimani - Nothembi Mkhwebane
Yaz-Oh (Grab It, Get It On) - Aster Aweke
Cize - Cesaria Evora
Neria - Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukkudzi
On Entre OK, On Sort KO - Franco & Ok Jazz
Kulanjan - Taj Mahal/Toumani Diabate
Samara - Salamat
Ya Rayah - Dahmane Elharrachi
Ya Fayetni - Oum Kaltsoum
Longa Riad - Ziryab Trio
Give Peace - Meira Asher
Gierran - Wimme
Rusasca De La Buzdug - Fanfare Ciocarlia
Fadinho Simples - Antonio Chainho
Dunantuli Friss Csardasok - Muzsikas
Reply To Joe Hines - Norma Waterson

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An Essential Book For Any World Music Lover.......2001-02-15

As a longtime lover of jazz, blues and western classical music I thought I was also pretty knowledgable about African and Middle Eastern music until I bought this book. This has introduced me to many artists and musics that I would not have looked at before. This is not just an amazing book to help you choose which albums to buy (and I have yet to seriously disagree with any of its recommendations)but it is also a wonderful general read about the history, background and politics of the music as well. Put this on your shelf and dip into it whenever you feel depressed about world politics - it will renew your faith in human creativity.

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