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Kalan Musik, Turkey
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One of the premiere recording companies in Turkey, Kalan Müzik publishes a wide range of folk, popular and relgious music from Turkey, Armenia, Greece and the Balkans.
Nupel - Aynur
$17.99
(cdRoots# kalan-354)
Nûpel is the second release by this Kurdish/Turkish singer is rich, complex and modern. It will attract new fans (and infuriate old foes). fRoots calls it 'a rush of ideas and unexpected musical juxtapositions' and that her 'artistic achievement is that she manages to be original within tradition... secure enough in her roots to build on them and dare to change things.'
Arsiv kayitlari (Archive Recordings - 2 CDs) - Özay Gönlüm
$22.99
(cdRoots# kalan-335)
Archival recordings of the self-educated baglama master. Presented in an elegant 2 CD set with a small hard cover book in English and Turkish, with extensive historical and musical notes.
The Desperate - Cihat Askin
$14.99
(cdRoots# kalan-315)
The soundtrack to the movie Umutsuz (The Desperate) features the great Turkish violinist on original compositions, Azeri and Armenian folk songs and pieces from Tchaikovsky and Rahmaninof.
Mira - Janet and Jak Esim Ensemble
$15.99
(cdRoots# kalan-368)
Reissued in 2006, Turkish Sephardic music by the Esims and their ensemble, with Herman Heder (Vocal and Guitar), Erkan Ogur (Fretless Guitar, Guitar), Bulent Ortacgil (Guitar), and Nezih Yesilnil (Bass). Listen.
Kar Mi Yagmis Su Harput'un Basina (2 CDs) - Enver Demirbag
$19.99
(cdRoots# kalan-319)
Turkish singer Enver Demirbag presents 'Harput music' recordings from 1961 to 1990, in 29 tracks on 2 CDs.
Gazeller 3: Gazels on 78 rpm Records - various
$17.99
(cdRoots# kalan-360)
Classic recordings of Turkish gazel, beautifully remastered from old 78s, presented in a small hard-cover book format with copious historical notes in Turkish and English.
Necdet Yasar: Archive Series - Necdet Yasar
$16.99
(cdRoots# kalan-102)
An acclaimed master of the tanbur, this Turkish musician has in some ways redefined the instrument and the music. A student of the great Mesut Cemil, he acknowledges both the ancient past and the 20th century. Of ythe 14 tracks in this set, 2 are ensemble performances, one is a duet, the rest are solo. Includes a 32 page book with photos and notes (Turkish and English)
Dumbaba - Kadir Urun and Deli Selim
$17.99
(cdRoots# kalan-312)
A compilation of Thracian Gypsy musicians Deli Selim (clarinet) and Kadir Ürün (voice)
Masters of Turkish Music: Kemence - various
$21.99
(cdRoots# kalan-340-341)
Another excellent addition to the Kalan Masters series, this one focused on the Ottoman-Turkish repetoire of the spike fiddle known as kemençe (kemenche). As with others in the series, this 2 CD set is beautifully packaged as a small, hardcover book with excellent illustrations and notes in English and Turkish.
Sah Hatayi Deyisleri - Hüseyin Albayrak and Ali Riza Albayrak
$16.99
(cdRoots# kalan-326)
Songs in the Alewi-Bektashi deyis tradition from Turkey, from poems written by the Safevid ruler Shah Ismail Khatai. Musicians also inlcude Mihman Sanatçilar, Erkan Ogur, Hakki Demircioglu , Aynur, Ulas Özdemir.
Kalkti Goc Eyledi - Muharrem Ertas
$16.99
(cdRoots# kalan-112)
Archival recordings of the Turkish baglama master
Necdet Yasar 2 - Necdet Yasar
$17.99
(cdRoots# kalan-273)
2005 release of recordings by the Turkish tanbur (long-neck lute) artist Necdet Yasar. fRoots says: 'Yasar's technical mastery is absolute.... what most distinguishes him is his unparalleled knowledge of and insight into the Turkish classical repertoire and the improvisational possibilities presented by its modal system. Yasar is one of those few artists who are both guided by and themselves guide tradition.This CD features interpretations of compositions stretching from the 16th century to the 20th.. it is the astonishingly imaginative, exquisitely crafted taksim improvisations that I return to again and again. The improvisation in the mode called Irak, for instance, is only one-and-a-half minutes long, but it expresses both generations of tradition and a unique musical personality.' - Chris Williams
Vizontele Tuuba - Kardes Turkuler
$16.99
(cdRoots# kalan-205)
I am not a huge fan of most 'film music' but Anatolian ensemble Kardeş Türküler has created a soundtrack that really makes you want to see this Turkish movie. Vivid musical patterns rooted in Turkish, Kurdish, Persian and other musical forms come together on mostly traditional instruments and a wonderful group of vocalists and create a film for the mind.
Lazuri Birape - Heyamo - Birol Topaloglu
$16.99
(cdRoots# kalan-076)
Contemporary interpretations of traditional Laz music from Turkey.An essential recording for this music that uses both modern instruments and a wide range of unique folk instruments, from bagpipes to strings to percussion, all surrounding a multitude of male and female voices.
Three Master Musicians of Urfa (2CDs) - Kel Hamza - Mukim Tahir - Bekci Bakir
$21.99
(cdRoots# kalan-322)
For the first time on CD, the works of three master singers of Urfa, Mukim Tahir (Tahir Oturan), Kel Hazma (Hamza Senses) and Bekçi Bakir (Bakir Yurtsever). Al tracks are from 78s recorded in 1928 and later recordings conducted in collection projects conductd in Urfa in 1938, digitally remasterewd for this collection. 2 CDs and an accompanying hardcover book with extensive notes in Turkish and English.
Mevlana - Dede Efendi (Saba Ayini)
$16.99
(cdRoots# kalan-42)
Dede Efendi (Saba Ayini) was one of the most important composers of Turkish music in the 19th century, an artist who used both classical poetry and traditional folk songs for inspiration. These are performances of some of his works by Mesut Cemil, Akagunduz Kutbay, Niyazi Sayin, Ulvi Erguner, Cuneyd Orhon and Sadettin Heper.
Alli Turnam (Archive Series) - Haci Tasan
$16.99
(cdRoots# kalan-126)
Classic recordings of the Turkish baglama
Hic - Erkan Ogur, Okan Murat Ozturk
$16.99
(cdRoots# kalan-135)
Two of Turkey's most respected instrumentalists in one of their most acclaimed recordings.
Asik Veysel (2 CD set) - Asik Veysel
$21.99
(cdRoots# kalan-235)
Of the asiks, or minstrels, that lived in Anatolia during the past century. Asik Veysel is one of the most reknown and often spoken of.
Dogu - Kardes Turkuler
$16.99
(cdRoots# kalan-141)
Kardes Türküler (Ballads of Fraternity) is the second productlon of the Music Group of Bogaziçi Performing Arts Ensemble (BPAE).
Balkan Messengers - Balkan Messengers
$16.99
(cdRoots# kalan-222)
Renowned Balkan accordionist Neskho Neshev and a band of drums, bass and violin kick open the Balkan sound with a jazzy edge and a lot of attitude
Maftirim: Judeo-Sufi Connection - Maftirim
$21.99
(cdRoots# kalan-234)
Maftirim is a collaboration between Jewish mystics and Mevlani Sufis. This is a rare recording of the music. The CD is beautifully packageed with a multilingual booklet with lyrics and historical perspectives
Telvin - Ogur, Deniz and Bekoglu
$temp out of stock-21.99
(cdRoots# kalan-363)
Erkan Oğur (guitars), İlkin Deniz (acoustic bass), Turgut Alp Bekoğlu (drums) bring out the Turkish side of jazz on this subtle 2 CD set of virtuoso performances.
Adio - Janet and Jak Esim Ensemble
$temp out of stock-16.99
(cdRoots# kalan-376)
A new (2006) recording by this well known Sephardic music group from Turkey, with arrangements and guitar by Herman Heder, Erkan Ogur and songwriter Bülent Ortaçgil on guitars, percussionist Murat Özbey, Nezih Yesilnil on contrabass, Yahya Dai on saxophones, E. Bora Gürel on violin and Mamet Cafarov on accordion. Good notes notes in Spanish, Turkish and English. Well worth the wait and recommended.
Hasbihâl - Dertli Divani
$temp out of stock-16.99
(cdRoots# kalan-337)
An gorgeous recording of Anatolian folk music sung and played by this marvelous baglama, cogur and kaval player and a small ensemble of percussion and voices.
Bahar - Kardes Turkuler
$temp out of stock-16.99
(cdRoots# kalan-346)
The large Turkish folk ensemble's 2005 release includes guests Erkan Ogur, Aynur Dogan and Neset Ertas
Masters of Turkish Music: The Ney (2CDs) - various artists
$temp out of stock-20.99
(cdRoots# kalan-310)
A 2CD archive the great recordings of Turkish ney (cane flute) by music historian Aziz Senol Filiz. The 2 CDs set comes in an illustrated hard-bound, 80 page book with notes in Turkish and English.
In Concert (DVD) - Kardes Turkuler
$temp out of stock-24.99
(cdRoots# kalan-dvd2)
A DVD of a performance by Kardes Turkuler, one of the essential modern folk ensembles of Turkey.
Sükrü Tunar - Sukru Tunar
$temp out of stock-16.99
(cdRoots# kalan-110)
Sükrü Tunar (1907-1962) is an acknowleged master of the Turkish clarinet, and these performance, both solo and in small ensembles of tambur, darbuka, violin, kanun and piano, show why his unique style and defined the instrument in Turkey for generations to follow.
Minyaturler - Miniatures - Cihat Askin - Mehru Ensari
$temp out of stock-14.99
(cdRoots# kalan-090)
Duets for violin and piano by two noted Turkish musicians. Works include classical Turkish, old folk songs and original compositions on Turkish themes
ayde Mori - ayde Mori
$temp out of stock-16.99
(cdRoots# kalan-226)
Folk songs and tunes from the Balkans performed by .Brenna McCrimmon, Muammer Ketencoglu, Sumru Agiryuruyen and Cevdet Erek
Itzak Algazi Efendi - Rabbi Isaac Algazi
$temp out of stock-17.99
(cdRoots# kalan-333)
Ottoman, Turkish-Ottoman and Jewish recordings by Isaac Algazi (born in Turkey 1889, died in Uruguay 1950) are a testimony to Sephardic musical traditions in the last decades of the Ottoman period. By the late 1930s he was known throughout Turkey and beyond as ne'im zemirot Israel (Sweet Singer of Israel; an expression originally used to refer to King David). Algazi was admired not only by Jews but also by Turks – who considered him one of their greatest musicians, honoring him with the titles of Efendi and Hoca (master). These recordings were made between 1909 and 1929, of liturgical music, paraliturgical songs from the repertoire of the Maftirim choir, religious songs in Judeo-Spanish and Judeo-Spanish folk songs and some Turkish classical music. All are remastered from 78 RPM recordings.
Karanfilin Moruna - Muammer Ketencoglu
$temp out of stock-16.99
(cdRoots# kalan-209)
The Turkish accordionist and a large ensemble of singers and musicians tackle traditional material with energy and innovation.
Fuad - Erkan Ogur, Djivan Gasparyan
$temp out of stock-16.99
(cdRoots# kalan-231)
The Turkish guitarist and the Armenian duduk master join together with a small ensemble to create a unique hybrid folk music.
Eyhok: Traditional Music of Hakkari - various
$temp out of stock-22.99
(cdRoots# kalan-317-318)
2001 recordings from the Hakkari region of Turkey, made in the towns and countryside, as well as a few tracks by immigrants living in Istanbul. Themajority of the songs on this album are from the largest tribes in the region, the Pinyanisî, Ertusî and Goyî tribes. This is a major research work comprised of 2 CDs, a total of 82 tracks and a hard cover book with extensive, detailed notes in Turkish and English.
Masters of Turkish Music (2 CDs and book) - Niyazi Sayin and Necdet Yasar
$temp out of stock-21.99
(cdRoots# kalan-361)
Historical duets by the Turkish legends of the ney and ud. Includes a hardcover book with extensive notes (including English)
Pontus sarkilari - Songs of Pontus (deluxe 2 CD and book set) - various - historical
$temp out of stock-20.99
(cdRoots# kalan-289)
Pontus sarkilari is an exploration of Greek Pontiac music recorded in Athens in 1930. This 2 CD set with an extensive hard-cover book of notes explores this little known music of Turkish refugees in Greece's Pontus region.
Basimda altin tacim - Muharrem Ertas
$temp out of stock-16.99
(cdRoots# kalan-183)
Classic recordings of the Turkish baglama
Lazeburi (deluxe 2 CD and book set) - various - historical
$temp out of stock-19.99
(cdRoots# kalan-220)
This 2 CD set with extensive notes explores the music of the Laz people of Turkey. The first disc contains old record, tape, and cassette recordings. The second disc is comprised of digital field recordings made between 1998 and 2000. Compiled and annotated by Birol Topaloglu
Katakofti - Amsterdam Klezmer Band and Galata Gypsy Band
$temp out of stock-16.99
(cdRoots# kalan-285)
Hot stuff from Turkey and Netherlands... bright Balkan beauty, dark eastern European melodies and vibrant Turkish rhythms converge into one seamless sound, masterfully performed on a broad palatte of instruments and great voices.
Süryaniler - religious music, folk music - Various
$temp out of stock-19.99
(cdRoots# kalan-sur)
a 2 CD set of religious music and folk music from the Syriacs.
Yahudice - Hadass Pal-Yarden et al
$temp out of stock-20.99
(cdRoots# kalan-272)
Urban Ladino Music from Istanbul, Izmir, Thessalonica and Jerusalem 'Rarely, if ever, does top class scholarship balance passion and musical mastery as this effort by Hadass Pal-Yarden. It's hardly possible to catalog it simply as a CD with detailed notes, as the booklet is a 160 page affair with the same text accurately translated in English, Turkish and Hebrew. So there's meat for the more hungry readers, but for pure musical pleasure you could disregard the apparatus entirely and just let yourself be enticed into the finely shaded but deeply felt recreation of the largely lost world of the Ladino Jewry of the Ottoman empire.' - Francesco Martinelli, RootsWorld
Ege'nin Türküsü (Song of Aegea) - Cihat Askin
$temp out of stock-16.99
(cdRoots# kalan-223)
The Turkish violinist has a huge following in classical music circles, but this recording shows how deep the roots of Anatolian folk music run the in classical/traditional repetoire. Here Askin Chiat shares the stage with some of Turkey's most noted folk and contemporary artists, including guitarist Erkan Ogur and singer Hadass Pal-Yarden. A number of traditional songs are performed in a quartet of viloin with gourd fiddle, bagpipe and bouzouki.
Masters of Turkish Music: The Ud (2CDs) - various artists
$temp out of stock-20.99
(cdRoots# kalan-325)
An epic work of archiving the great recordings of ud music by musical historian Osman Nuri Ozpekel. 2 CDs set comes in an illustrated small hard-bound, 80 page book with notes in Turkish and English.
Hemâvâz - Kardes Turkuler
$temp out of stock-19.99
(cdRoots# kalan-263)
The Brotherhood of Song' (Kardes Türküler), is an eleven piece Turkish ensemble, plus on this recording, nine invited guests playing guitars, stringed instruments, percussion, accordion and voices. Hemâvâz contains 14 songs, 11 traditional songs of Turkey, plus an Armenian piece and two original compositions. They are a rarity in Turkey, a multi-cultural group that revels in diversity and seeks out the treasures that coexist in their country.
Gülün Kokusu Vardi - Erkan Ogur, Ismail H. Demircioglu
$temp out of stock-19.99
(cdRoots# kalan-086)
'The Rose used to have fragrence' is the mournful title of this 1998 recording by two of the great musician/singers of contemporary Turkish music, performed on guitars and various types of ud, with a number of guest vocalists.
Antik bir huzun: Judeo-Spanish Sephardic Songs - Janet and Jak Esim
$temp out of stock-17.99
(cdRoots# kalan-356)
Sephardic songs, arranged by Erkan Ogur (who also plays guitar and ud), is performed to subdued perfection by an ensemble of the Esims (vocals and guitar), Okay Temiz on percussion, Tarik Sezer (cello and keyboards) and Cem Ikiz on guitar.
Kece Kurdan (Chica Kurda) - Aynur
$temp out of stock-17.99
(cdRoots# kalan-293)
fRoots says of this Kurdish recording: 'Keçe Kurdan consists of both traditional and original pieces composed by Aynur and others. Although various folk instruments are used, the arrangement and production are modern and recall the work of Kardes Türkuler in the manner in which traditional tunes, instruments and aesthetics are merged with elements of rock and even jazz. The sound is strong, quite bassy and infectiously percussive, all of which provide the perfect backdrop for Aynur's robust yet flexible voice... The significance of the emergence of a Kurdish star at the heart of the Turkish music industry will not be lost on anyone with an interest in Turkish music.'
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