Istanbulive returns to New York City on Tuesday, June 17, 2014. The showcase presents the best of Turkish music this side of the Bosporus. Istanbulive VI will present the rich tapestry of Turkish traditions and talent to Brookfield Place Winter Garden in Lower Manhattan as part of The Global Beat Festival.
Mehmet Dede, co-producer of Istanbulive provides details, “Istanbul is nestled in the cradle of civilization where East meets West. By juxtaposing the Istanbulive showcase at the heart of Manhattan, we celebrate the diversity of New York City with the extraordinary virtuosity found in modern Turkish music today.”
Istanbulive co-producer Serdar Ilhan adds, “For this year’s showcase we are honored to present the long awaited return of Mercan Dede and Istanbul Tribe presenting his fusion of the ancient and modern sounds of Asia Minor. Along with chamber band The Secret Trio, expect a night of spellbinding beauty and soulfulness.”
Istanbulive VI will go on tour in June traveling to Chicago, Cleveland, Toronto and Montreal.
New York City
7:30 PM
FREE TO THE PUBLIC
Istanbulive VI presents Mercan Dede & Istanbul Tribe North American Tour
Sunday, June 15 at The Mod Club, Toronto http://themodclub.com
Tuesday, June 17 at The Global Beat Festival presented by Arts Brookfield at Brookfield Place Winter Garden, NYC
Wednesday, June 18 at Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago
Saturday, June 21 at Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland
Find out more at http://www.istanbulive.org
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.
