Various Artists – The Sex, the City, The Music: Istanbul (Petrol Records Petrol 036, 2005)
The artists featured in this compilation represent the contemporary face of Turkish music. Some of them are based in Turkey, others are expatriates.
Two of the most captivating are Aziza A and Sultana. Both artists combine Turkish music with hip hop and electronica. Other artists featured include Mercan Dede, who is based in Montreal; the trance-like sounds of Wax Poetic and Oojami; and the dub reggae of Brooklyn Funk Essentials.
This album demonstrates how you can combine modern dance grooves with traditional instruments in a way that is refreshing and highly creative.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
