Istanbul, Turkey – Istanbul will host the 4th edition of the World Music Fiesta, Conference & Fair known as Strictly Mundial. The event will take place April 21-24, 2004
Strictly Mundial is a touring and showcasing event supervised by the European Forum of Worldwide Music Festivals (EFWMF). Previous editions have taken place in Zaragoza/Spain (2000), Salvador de Bahia/Brazil (2001), and Marseilles/France (2003). Strictly Mundial Istanbul 2004 is produced by Istanbul-based company artmaxx.
All events will take place in the heart of Istanbul, in the area around the city’s busiest area, Taksim. For centuries, Taksim has been the settlement of citizens from different origins. Nowadays, it has turned into a compact and famous cultural hotspot where day and night you can find any kind of event and entertainment. In addition, you have a breathtaking view from the festival venue over the beautiful Bosporus connecting Europe and Asia.
This city is a perfect place for bringing together the musics of the world at the crossroads of the cultures.
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.
