Rişar & Kupa 4 – Laiko Rock From Turkey (1968-1974) (Ironhand Records, 2021)
Laiko Rock From Turkey (1968-1974) introduces the listener to a fascinating fusion that took place in Istambul in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Kupa 4 (Kupa Dörtlüsü) was a band that included Greek and Turkish musicians who lived in a mutual culture in İstanbul (or Constantinople). Their roots connected to rebetiko and laiko, but they were also children of the revolution. Therefore while playing in a tradition of a laiko band, they also had influences from beat and surf. Their sound was characterized by rock drumming, Farfisa organ, and bouzouki-like electric guitar sounds.
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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.