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Music from Turkey

Nupel - Aynur - 17.99
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.'

Kara Deniz - L'Attirail - 16.99
The 6th album of music from the Balkans and eastern Mediterranean by this wonderful French band. The title means Black Sea in Turkish, symbolizing the meeting of Slav, Greek, Romanian, Albanian influences, and the convergence of Christian, Jewish, Muslim ideals of the region. `Formed as a duet by guitarist Xavier Demerliac, they are now a quintet, (plus a host of guests from all overt he region), playing trumpet, clarinet, doudouk, flutes, drums & percussion, double bass, accordion and violin. It's an imaginary landscape where Balkan, Gypsy, klezmer, cabaret, and more all peacefuly coexist in musical harmony.

The Fountain - Turkish Musical Traditions - Dem Trio - 17.99
The Turkish trio of Murat Ozturk (baglama, tanbura, lavta, cumbus, voice), Murat Salim Tokac (tanbur, ney) and Cenk Guray (fretless baglama, divan sazi) are joined by guests Nursah Acun (voice) and Emre Erdal (kemence) present a 'chamber music' approach to the ancient Ottoman culture, presented in a contemporary interpretation, strongly underlying the relationship betweeen Turkish music and that of the neighbouring regions (Greece, the Balkans, the Middle-East).

folk music of Turkey (Topic 908) - Topic World Series - 19.99
Excellent representative cross-section of Turkish Anatolian music which remained unique and unaffected by western European influence.

Bedouin Blues - Abaji - 16.99
With Lebanese ann Turkish roots, this instrument builder and music (ud, oud-guitar, sitar-guitar) presents a personal and eclectic view of middle-eastern music.

Neverland Fusion - Yildirim Levent - 17.99
The leader of a new generation of darbuka players in Turkey, inspired by both the Egyptian and Turkish traditions and by the technique of the Indian maestros. This new album contains two solo pieces, but the bulk of the eight tracks feature him playing with both traditional instruments and contemporary electronics and programming in a fusion of styles. The disc is accompanied by a free bonus DVD with live and studio footage and an interview.

Gypsy Caravan: When the Road Bends - various - 17.99
Music from the film by Jasmine Dellal and Albert Maysles includes performances by Rajasthani ensemble Maharaja, Spanish gitanos Antonio el Pipa and Juana la del Pipa, the legendary Esma Redzepova, manic Romanians Fanfare Ciocarlia and Taraf de Haïdouks. (Note: most of these recordings are previously released on other CDs)

Caz Roman - Mustafa Kandirali Ensemble - 17.99
1984 German radio recordings by the Turkish clarinetist before a live audience are powerful testament to the incredible musicianship and innovation that Kandirali brought to his music. Kandirali (clarinet) is joined by Metin Bukey (oud); Ahmet Meter (kanoun); Cetin Cerce (bongos); Ahmet Kulik (darbuka). Recorded live at the WDR Funkhaus, Cologne and the Rheinisches Musikfest, Dusseldorf, Germany in June, 1984. Includes detailed liner notes by Birger Gesthuisen.

Master of Turkish Clarinet - Mustafa Kandirali - 19.99
The master of the Turkish clarinet, presented in well-remastered redcording, with good English notes. fRoots says: 'This is an infectious, upbeat and highly attractive production.The full range of Kandirali's playing is represented, from the profoundly knowledgable taksim in mode Karcigar to the exuberent, irreverent and quite brilliant Modern Anadol, and the effect of this diversity is actually to underline the essential unity of Kandirali's style. The accompaniment is quite stunning, with some of the finest percussion you will hear on a CD of this kind - and check out the bagpipe imitations played by the violinist on Kirbaç Romani.'

Athar (Footprints) - Sameer Makhoul - 17.99
Solo ud performances of traditional Arab music, ancient poetry and Turkish and Andalusian music.

From The Day I Was Tossed Here - Abidin Ensemble - 17.99
The record label says: 'Formed in Jerusalem in 2001 to celebrate and commemorate the 100th birthday of the Turkish poet Nazim Hikmet, the ensemble presents Hikmet's poetry put to music by Turkish composer Erdem Buri (1923-1993) and by Yaghi Malka. Buri's works are sung in the original Turkish, Malka's works were especially translated for this show, and are sung for the first time in Hebrew. The ensemble is: vocalist Victoria Serruya, cellist Yaghi Malka, double bass player Ehud Gerlich and percussionist Oren Fried. Their diverse range of musical sources and experiences, ranging from Western classical to jazz and ethnic music, has created a unique fusion of sound and form.'

Grand Bazaar - Istanbul Oriental Ensemble - 17.99
This 2006 release by one of Turkey’s most successful ensembles features a new line-up incorporating conservatory-trained young musicians who have injected a burst of new energy into the group. Taking their inspiration from Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar – the world’s biggest covered market – they present arrangements with a contemporary feel that echo the atmosphere of this vibrant city while still respecting the great tradition of Ottoman music. Master percussionist Burhan Ocal once again leads the group, as he has for the past fifteen years.

Arsiv kayitlari (Archive Recordings - 2 CDs) - Özay Gönlüm - 22.99
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
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
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
Turkish singer Enver Demirbag presents 'Harput music' recordings from 1961 to 1990, in 29 tracks on 2 CDs.

Fenci's Blues - Shtreiml and Ismail Fencioglu - 15.99
The third recording by the wonderful Canadian based klezmer ensemble led by harmonica player Jason Rosenblatt explores ancient connections with Turkey, via the work of Turkish udist Ismail Hakki Fencioglu.

Haydar Haydar: Masters Of Turkish - Various Artists - 15.99
Names like Tanburi Cemil Bey, Refik Bey and Münir Nurettin Selçuk inspire the same passions in Turkey that King Oliver, Dock Boggs and Charley Patton do in the United States. These vintage recordings of Turkish music by a number of great Turkish musicians span the first fifty years of the 20th century, from 1906 to 1953. Repertoire includes Ottoman court, folk, and popular music

Turkey: The Melveli Dervishes - various - 15.99
Recorded in Turkey in 1972 by Deben Bhattacharya as part of his 'Voyages' series. Ahmet Hatipoglu, voice and tanbur; Ergun Balci, bendir and kudum, some small ensembles. Performances include Pesrev, Taqsim, Mâkam segah, Taqsim, Naat de Rumi, Taqsim, Bestenigâr Prelude and Pesrev; Devotional songs

Gazeller 3: Gazels on 78 rpm Records - various - 17.99
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
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)

Udi Hrant - Udi Hrant - 16.99
In the tradition of the ud, there is no one quite like Udi Hrant. His style was personal, impeccable and passionate, his power on the instrument was remarkable, and these 1950 recordings show all of this beautifully. Born in the last stages of the Ottoman Empire, the blind Armenian musician is considered one of the greatest masters of the 12-stringed, fretless lute. Previously unissued, these tapes were recorded in New York during his tour to the United States in 1950.

Dumbaba - Kadir Urun and Deli Selim - 17.99
A compilation of Thracian Gypsy musicians Deli Selim (clarinet) and Kadir Ürün (voice)

Karnataka - Okay Temiz - 17.99
A firmly rooted contemporary jazz recording that veers off in many directions; with The Karnataka College of Percussion, Ramamani (vocals), T.A.S. Mani (mridangam), Mike Nielson (guitar), Ronan Guilfoyle (acoustic bass guitar), Ramesh Shotham (percussion)

Masters of Turkish Music: Kemence - various - 21.99
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.

Dogu Ruzgari 2 (Wind of the East) - Goksel Baktagir - temp out of stock
Turkish kanun (zither) player and compser is joined by the Istanbul Senfonisi

Sah Hatayi Deyisleri - Hüseyin Albayrak and Ali Riza Albayrak - 16.99
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
Archival recordings of the Turkish baglama master

Necdet Yasar 2 - Necdet Yasar - 17.99
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

Klezmer for the Sultan - Yinon Muallem - 17.99
Born in Israel of Iraqi parents, this musician became immersed in the music of the Balkans and the middle east at an early age, and went on to work with some great artists, including Ross Daly, Alim Gazimov and Omar Faruk Tekbilek. In 2002 he moved to Turkey to build a new ensemble and write new compositions. Arabic, Indian, Balkan, Persian, Jewish and jazz music all enter the picture, but the end result is something personal and unique.

Istanbul 1925 - various Turkish - 15.99
Performances of Turkey's greatest artists were recorded by His Master's Voice in Turkey and issued on 78 rpm records. This compilation presents some choice examples, digitally remastered from the original metal parts, allowing the quality of the music to be heard for the first time without the additional distortion and surface noise of early 78 discs. Performances by Sükrü Tunar, Kemani Nubar, Kanuni Artaki, Münir Nurettin Selçuk, Udi Hrant and many others. Includes 23 page booklet with extensive liner notes and rare photographs.

Dialog - Yildirim Levent - 18.99
A powerful and unique recording by this Turkish percussionist, who performs on darbuka, daf, bendir, deholla, and other small percussion instruments, does some pyrotechnic 'mouth music' percussion, and on some tracks is accompanied by a small group of guests on bass, percussion, clarinet, baglama, tampura and ney

Lazuri Birape - Heyamo - Birol Topaloglu - 16.99
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
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.

Alla-Turca - Ozel Turkbas - 16.99
Recorded in Istanbul in the 1960s, the heyday of the Turkish nightclub scene, Alla-Turca is one of the most influential bellydance albums of the era, featuring dancer Özel Türkbas and a line-up of legendary Turkish and Turkish-Gypsy musicians. This reissue includes bonus tracks from a second classic Özel bellydance album, Kismet, featuring the great ney master Aka Gündüz Kutbay. Notes include Özel’s original bellydance instructions, with illustrations.

How To Make Your Husband A Sultan - Özel Türkbas, w/ Mustafa Kandirali - 15.99
Yes, in spite of the horrendous cover and the dreadful title, herein lies some of the real deal, brilliantly performed 'belly-dance' music from the 1960s featuring some of the era's most respected performers including Mustafa Kandirali, clarinet and Ahmet Yatman, kanun. In the guise of that swing-era staple, the art of domestic seduction, and produced by and featuring the famous Turkish dancer Özel Türkbas (first brought to America to dance by Italian movie director Franco Zeferelli), this album originally sold 150,000 copies in the US (and a million in Turkey), spawning the craze for bellydance and Turkish music that continues today.

Neva - Salih Bilgin and Murat Aydemir - 15.99
Nevâ presents music for ney (flute) and tanbur (lute) from Turkish and the Ottoman traditions.

Karsilama - Okay Temiz: The Zurna Project - 17.99
An adventurous recording by the Turkish percussionist focuses on the zurna, the double reed horn and featuring master musician Ahmet Ozden. It skitters between tradition and the avant garde with an ensemble of vocalist, 4 zurna players and two percussionists.

Keep in your hearts (Songs of Asik Veysel) - Kobzos Kiss Tamás and Erdal Salikoglu - 16.99
Duets for saz and voice by two Hungarian musicians, in homage to the great Trukish artist.

Mevlana - Dede Efendi (Saba Ayini) - 16.99
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
Classic recordings of the Turkish baglama

Cig Turkuleri - Cig - 16.99
Çig Türküleri perform traditional and popular folk music from Turkey; an expert septet that places equal emphasis on bendir, kaval, ney and zurna and electric guitar, drums and bass. The sounds range from very traditional to brightly modern.

Macar - Melike - 17.99
Melike breathes new life into the old troubadour songs by creating a Turkish folk style that belongs to the young generation of today. It is a meeting of musicians each with his own roots and background, who come together in the context of Turkish folksongs, influenced and adapted by the Arabic, Turkish, European Jazz and Brazilian idioms they provide. The project was conceived like a novel about Macar and the war.

Hic - Erkan Ogur, Okan Murat Ozturk - 16.99
Two of Turkey's most respected instrumentalists in one of their most acclaimed recordings.

Asik Veysel (2 CD set) - Asik Veysel - 21.99
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
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
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
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

Ahenk, Turkish Classical Music - Derya Türkan and Murat Aydemir - 15.99
Two talented classical Turkish musicians present a most colorful collection of well-known works of virtuoso Turkish composers. Murat Aydemir (tanbur), Derya Türkan (classical kemenche).

Masterworks of Itri and Meragi - Ihsan Özgen and Anatolia Ensemble - 15.99
Ihsan Özgen (vocals and tanbur), Ahmet Kaya (ney), Neva Özgen (kemençe), M. Refik Kaya (rebab, kudüm, bendir), Yelda Özgen (violoncello).

Ashiklar, Those Who Are In Love (Turkish Folk Music) - various - 15.99
Rootsy and vital performances of a unique folk music from from Turkey, performed by Ashik Mahsuni Serif (baglama and vocals), Musa Eroglu (baglama and vocals), Ashik Bahattin Kader (baglama and vocals), Ashik Nuri Kiliç (baglama and vocals), Ashik Ali (baglama and vocals).

Remembrances of Ottoman Composers - Ihsan Özgen - 15.99
Spontaneous and primarily solo, contemporary performances by Ihsan Ozgen (kemenche), with Mercan Dede adding occasional percussion.

Lingo Lingo - Barbaros Erköse Ensemble - 15.99
Turkish clarinet virtuoso, Barbaros Erköse, presents an array of Turkish light classical fasil and urban music in the driving and fluid improvisational style found among Roman (Gypsy) urban musicians of Turkey. Barbaros Erköse (clarinet), Onur Yagcilar (violin), Tuncay Erköse (violoncello), Sener Büyükdereli (kanun), Serdar Karacay (oud), Saban Erköse (darbuka), Ìbrahim Torol (kenar / frame drum).

Early Recordings (Volume 1) - Mesut Cemil - 15.99
Masterworks of Turkish classical music performed by the son of the legendary Tanburi Cemil Bey. Mesut Cemil (1902-1963) learned basic kemençe (a three stringed Turkish violin) techniques from his father and then the tanbur (a fretted, long necked lute) later in life. These classic recordings chart a significant moment in the music's history.

Instrumental and Vocal Recordings (Vols. 2 and 3) - Mesut Cemil - 21.99
2 more Cds of important music from this legendary performer and composer oif Turkey

Letter from Istanbul - Derya Türkan and Sokratis Sinopoulos - 15.99
Derya Türkan - kemençe; Sokratis Sinopoulos - kemençe and lavta; Ugur Isik - violoncello; Taner Sayacioglu - kanun; Serdar Bisiren - daire; Oktay Özerdem - bendir

Legacy - Neva Özgen with Ihsan Özgen - 15.99
Neva Ozgen - kemence, with Ihsan Ozgen - tanbur and rebab

Lost in Ecstasy - Galata Melevi and Sema Ensemble - out of stock
Melevi ritual music (often referred to as 'whirling dervishes,' although it is much more). Read more about this wonderful music.

Along The Street (Ethno-Jazz, Turkey) - Asiaminor - 17.99
Ethno-Jazz from Turkey

Jardin Ottoman - Ottoman Garden - Burhan Ocal - 11.99
(CUT OUT) - A solo set of songs for tanbur and voice

Magnetic Orient - Okay Temiz Magnetic Band - 17.99
The Turkish percussionist continues his explorations of folk and jazz fusion, joined by an ensemble that reflects global aspirations while maintaining a truly local sound.

Hicaz Dolop - Laco Tayfa - 15.99
Laço Tayfa represents a new synthesis within the Turkish Gypsy tradition. Under the leardership of clarinetist Hüsnü Senlendirici, Laço Tayfa brings Turkish regional folk music into a dialogue with modern global music styles, driven by an adventurous improvisational approach.

One - Omar Faruk Tekbilek - 17.99
Compositions by Yuval Ron, performed with Yair Dalal, Azam Ali, Pejman Hadadi, Haim Louk and Nabil Azzam

Volumes 4 and 5 (2 CDs) - Tanburi Cemil Bey - 17.99
Renowned for his contributions to the suite forms known as pesrev and saz semai and also through improvisations (taksims) on tanbur and kemençe, Cemil Bey has been the benchmark for modern Turkish composers and performers. These recordings from 1910 to 1914 include taksims, some of Cemil Bey's best compositions, and rare collaborations with great early 20th-century Turkish singers and instrumentalists. All have been digitally remastered using the state-of-the-art CEDAR system.

Anatolian Village Music - various - special order
Recordings from the Musee d'ethnographie in Geneva's 'Archives internationales de musiques populaire' See the complete series.

Telvin - Ogur, Deniz and Bekoglu - temp out of stock-21.99
Erkan Oğur (guitars), Ýlkin Deniz (acoustic bass), Turgut Alp Bekoğlu (drums) bring out the Turkish side of jazz on this subtle 2 CD set of virtuoso performances.

Al Mendil - Erdal Erzincan - temp out of stock16.99
This saz player came recommended by a friend in Europe, and he was absolutely correct in his assessment that this is one of the best saz players in Turkey today. He sings and is accompanied by small acoustic ensembles of kaval, zurna, baglama, ney.

Adio - Janet and Jak Esim Ensemble - temp out of stock-16.99
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
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
The large Turkish folk ensemble's 2005 release includes guests Erkan Ogur, Aynur Dogan and Neset Ertas

Psychebelly - Baba Zula - Mad Professor - temp out of stock-16.99
There's little explaining this insanely entertaining recording of Turkish music gone Mad (Professor, that is). Founded in 1996 in Istanbul, the band is now Levent Akman (percussion, rhythm machines, toys), Murat Ertel (saz and other strings,vocal), Oya Erkaya (bass guitar, vocal) and Emre Onel (darbuka, sampler, vocal) and American William Macbeth (bass, double bass). melding traditional Turkish musical instruments with electronic elements, contemporary beats and on this recording, the vibrant vision of one of the UK's most notoriuos masher/producers, Mad Professor.

Masters of Turkish Music: The Ney (2CDs) - various artists - temp out of stock-20.99
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
A DVD of a performance by Kardes Turkuler, one of the essential modern folk ensembles of Turkey.

Heybeli'den Son Vapur - Bosphorus - temp out of stock-17.99
The ensemble Bosphorus is comprised of veteran virtuosi specialized in Ottoman music. Founded in 1986 by Nikiforos Metaxas, a Byzantine music specialist, it became one of the first musical ensembles to seriously explore the roots of both Greek and Turkish music and their impact on oneanother. 'Last Boat from Halki' is a set of new compositions on the themes of emigration and the island of Halki (Heybeli) in the sea of Marmara.

Sükrü Tunar - Sukru Tunar - temp out of stock-16.99
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
Duets for violin and piano by two noted Turkish musicians. Works include classical Turkish, old folk songs and original compositions on Turkish themes

Turkish Authentic Saz - Okan Murat Ozturk - temp out of stock
Okan Murat Öztürk is often cited as omne of the best of the contemporary Turkish saz players, and this 1999 recording is one of his most requested performances. He plays various types of saz - baglama, tambura, cura, divan, bass and others, accompanied by Ercan Irmak on kaval and Berat Tekin on bendir.

ayde Mori - ayde Mori - temp out of stock-16.99
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
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
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
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
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.

Deliveren - Seven Aksu - temp out of stock-17.99
2001 release from the Turkish diva usually performs purely pop contempory music, but on Deliveren she manages to find a bit of the roots-influence she had many years back. Not for those with a need for real roots, but for those who just love a great vocalist no matter the source, this might be for you.

Masters of Turkish Music (2 CDs and book) - Niyazi Sayin and Necdet Yasar - temp out of stock-21.99
Historical duets by the Turkish legends of the ney and ud. Includes a hardcover book with extensive notes (including English)

Love is not in your mind - Tuncboyaciyan and Hayrapetyan - temp out of stock
Arto Tunçboyaciyan and Vahagn Hayrapetyan present what they call 'avant garde folk music.' In a recording dedicated to his mother, Turkish born Armenian percussionist and composer Tunçboyaciyan has created a new duo with pianist and keyboarder of the Armenian Navy Band, Vahagn Hayrapetyan

Artostan - Arto Tuncboyaciyan - temp out of stock
Arto Tunçboyaciyan's solo poem to his adopted homeland of Armenia. Percussionist and singer, born in Turkey in 1957 of Armenian descent, he offers a unique and varied view of how the roots become new. All tracks are solo performances, recorded in February 2004 in Yerevan, Armenia and are published for the first time on this CD.

Passion - Yurdal Tokcan - temp out of stock-15.99
Solo oud improvisations by Turkish musician

Pontus sarkilari - Songs of Pontus (deluxe 2 CD and book set) - various - historical - temp out of stock-20.99
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
Classic recordings of the Turkish baglama

Lazeburi (deluxe 2 CD and book set) - various - historical - temp out of stock-19.99
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
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.

Devr-i Alem - Buzuki Orhan Osman - temp out of stock-16.99
This German born Greek, now based in Istanbul, is a modern master of the bouzouki. With a large band of giutars, cura, flutes, percussion, banjo, horns and reeds, and a roster of guest vocalists, he produces contremporary Turkish/Balkan music that has spirit, verve and originality.

Süryaniler - religious music, folk music - Various - temp out of stock-19.99
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
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

Zikir - Okay Temiz - temp out of stock-16.99
One of the most in-demand percussionist/drummers in any country, Turkish musician Okay Temiz has made a name for himself in Turkish traditional music and international jazz. This CD sees him in a small ensemble setting with ney (flute), piano, saxophones and bass (acoustic and electric).

Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul - various - temp out of stock-17.99
Soundtrack music from Fatih Akin's film 'Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul' with contemporary Greek music by Alexander Hacke with Baba Zula, Orient Expression, Duman, Replikas, Erkin Koray, Ceza, Istanbul Style Breakers, Mercan Dede, Selim Sesler, Brenna MacCrimmon, Siyasiyabend, Aynur, Orhan Gencebay, Müzeyyen Senar, Sezen Aksu. This is a Spanish release of the recording, titles 'Cruzando el Puente: El sonidos de Istambul'. Songs are in English, Turkish and other.

Ege'nin Türküsü (Song of Aegea) - Cihat Askin - temp out of stock-16.99
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
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.

Tangolar: The Bel Ami of Turkish Tango - Ibrahim Ozgur - temp out of stock-17.99
In the late 20s and 30s tango was very popular in Turkey. For many composers and singers it was the first contact they had with "western" music. Turkish musicians and singer Ibrahim Özgür wrote many tango songs and had an evident talent for nostalgia. His velvety voice was predestined for romantic tangos. The songs on this CD were recorded in Istanbul between 1938 and 1949.

Hemâvâz - Kardes Turkuler - temp out of stock-19.99
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
'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
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.

Beyond the Bosphorus - Mode Plagal and Bosphorus - temp out of stock-21.99
A probing collaboration betwTurkey's most important art-folk ensembles and the searing Greek jazz band. An absolutely essential recording.

Echoes from Afar - Old World Tangos Vol.1 - various - temp out of stock-17.99
A look at how the tango affected the world's music in a series of early performances from Rumania (Jean Moscopol, Titi Botez); Turkey (Seyyan Hanim, Ibrahim Özgür); Russia (Pjotr Leschenko); Greece (Sofia Vembo); Egypt (Farid El Atrache) and Algeria (Lili Boniche).

Kece Kurdan (Chica Kurda) - Aynur - temp out of stock-17.99
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.'