MAY PROGRAM

TRANSCONTINENTAL MUSIC TRAVEL AT GITARCAFE

In May the Gitarcafe program actually will start from the end of April with a last moment concert: The Breath of the Earth project bringing together many well known musicians including kanun virtuoso Goksel Baktagir, violinist Nedim Nalbantoglu, and harpist Natalia Mann (New Zealand). The Breath of the Earth project spans folk tunes from different countries featuring the vocals of Sumru Agiryuruyen. Later, on May 16th the same group will play at CRR. One of the most important names on May program is Canadian guitarist, composer and instrument maker Edward Powell. In his concert on ideas for ragas and maqams, Natalia Mann and Izzet Kizil (perc.) will accompany him. On May 11th, the same three musicians will perform Natalia Mann’s music comprising her own compositions, and songs from New Caledonia and Samoa.
One of Turkey's prominent jazz musicians, pianist-composer Ayse Tutuncu, who has toured extensively throughout Europe, will play with her group. Greek lutist Thanos Gountanos, his percussionist brother Yannis and fast rising Turkish violinist Serdar Pazarcioglu will play Greek, Turkish and Roman tunes and songs. Islak Köpek/Wet Dog is another interesting project based primarily on improvisations. The group has given many concerts in Turkey and abroad with musicians and artists from different styles and disciplines. Erdem Şimsek, in his very special concert, will play authentic music of Anatolia with his baglama. Two Azerbaijani musicians, tar player Arif Azertürk and pianist Terane Abbaszade will play works of Azerbaijani composers. Güz Kumpanyasi/The Autumn Company, a young group from Ankara focuses on the musical forms that were born in late 19th and early 20th century in Istanbul. They also have a cd on the Kalan label. Kafdagi vocal-instrument ensemble, is one of the leading groups performing Georgian music with authentic instruments in Turkey. Kent Ozanlari, is a well known group playing the music of Anatolia and of neighboring countries, all its members having Turkish music conservatory origin. Helesa performs songs from the Black Sea with their own arrangements. Before the Helesa concert there is a short film "Gelincin" (dir: Yasemin Taskin, 25 min.). The same group will give another concert for the book “Kemencenin Ordinaryüsü” Picoglu Osman..Cocktails will be served.

At Gitarcafe, there is strong possibility to listen to surprise special guests. There is also a no smoking policy at Gitarcafe. Please don’t forget to call for reservations.

April 30, 2008 Wednesday-21:00
Breath of the Earth
Göksel Baktagir (kanun), Nedim Nalbantoglu (violin), Sumru Agiryürüyen (vocal, mandolin), Izzet Kizil (percussion), Yuri Ryadchenko (bayan, bass/Ukrain), Onok Bozkurt (guitar), Guests: Natalia Mann (harp/New Zealand), Eyüp Hamis (ney), Firat Ilker (ngoni, flute), Talya Balıkcioglu (vocal), Deniz Akgündüz (dance)
Entrance: TRY 20

May 2, 2008 Friday-21:00
SoskeNanay? From Balkans to Anatolia: Turkish, Greek, Roman songs
Thanos Gountanos (vocal, lute/Greece), Serdar Pazarcioglu (violin), Yannis Goutanos (percussion/Greece)
Entrance: TRY 15

May 3, 2008 Saturday-21:00
Güz Kumpanyasi/The Autumn Company
Istanbul songs from 19th-20th centuries
Berrin Tigli (vocal), Utku Hakan Keles (vocal, guitar), Sertac Isik (classical kemenche), Erhan Kaplan (oud, ney), Mustafa Göcer (percussion), Alper Sayın (bass)
Entrance: TRY 12.5

May 4, 2008 Sunday-21:00
Edward Powell (sarod-oud: raga-maqam guitar/Canada), Natalia Mann (harp/New Zealand), Izzet Kizil (percussion)
Entrance: TRY 15

May 7, 2008 Wednesday-21:00
Islak Köpek/Wet Dog-Acoustic
Robert Reigle (tenor sax), Volkan Terzioglu (tenor sax, clarinet), Jose Blasco (guitar), Sevket Akinci (guitar), Dilek Acay (violin), Korhan Erel (melodica, crackle box)
Entrance: TRY 12.5

May 9, 2008 Friday-21:00
Kafdagi Ensemble Songs from Kaf Mountain
Iberya Ozkan (vocal, panduri, salamuri, garmon), Mikail Yakut (accordion), Onok Bozkurt (guitar, panduri, vocal), G. Utku Demir (vocal, panduri), Mucahit Sahanci (vocal), Kenan Yasar (vocal, panduri), M. Kemal Coksen (percussion)
Entrance: TRY 15

May 10, 2008 Saturday-21:00
Helesa Songs from East of the Blacksea
Before the concert, a short film: Gelincin (Dir. Yasemin Taskin, 25 min.)
Group members: Aysenur Kolivar (vocal), Baris Dedetas (kaval, tulum), Birsen Asik Yasar (vocal), Deniz Hande Karaman (vocal, flute, percussion), Ender Abadoglu (accordion), Ekrem Ulaş Dogan (kemenche, tulum), Emine Kolivar (vocal), Eray Celik (classical guitar, elektroguitar), Fatih Kolivar (bass), Kenan Yasar (vocal), Murat Ozbulut (drums), Onur Dedetas (vocal, percussion), Sinem Serhan Dedetas (cello), Muhammet Komurcu (vocal), Apolas Lermi (kemenche), Yeliz Keskin (percussion), Cevahir Kocaoglu (tulum), Hüseyin Uzun (vocal)
Entrance: TRY 15

May 11, 2008 Sunday-21:00
Songs from the Peaceful Ocean
Natalia Mann (harp/New Zealand), Izzet Kizil (percussion) Guest: Edward Powell (sarod-oud, raga-maqam guitar/Canada)
Entrance: TRY 15

May 13, 2008 Tuesday-21:00
Secret
Erdem Simsek Baglama Concert
A travel through the history of Anatolian Music with baglama
Entrance: TRY 12.5

May 15, 2008 Thursday-21:00
Ayşe Tütüncü Group
Ayse Tütüncü (piano), Oguz Büyükberber (clarinet, bass clarinet), Timucin Gürer (percussion), Gökce Gürcay (drums), Emre Karabulut (electroguitar)
Entrance: TRY 15

May 16, 2008 Friday-21:00
Special Concert from Helesa and Cocktail for the Book: “Kemencenin Ordinaryüsü” Picoglu Osman
Entrance: TRY 15

May 17, 2008 Saturday-21:00
Arif Azertürk Moonlight Duo: Works of Azerbaidjani Composers
Arif Azertürk (tar, oud), Terane Abbaszade (piano)
Entrance: TRY 15

May 24, 2008 Saturday-21:00
Kent Ozanlari Folk tunes from Anatolia and neighbouring lands
Serhat Turunc (tar, baglama), Serkan Yildiz (baglama), Göktug Celik (kemanche, kemane)
Entrance: TRY 12.5

For reservation please call 0216 348 60 55, every day 13:00-21:00.
Our stage is open for amateur musicians. Please contact us.

Workshops
Sibel Ercan ‘Creative Writing’ (Saturdays 12:00-14:00)
Yuri Ryadchenko ‘Ensemble’ (Sundays 12:00-14:00)
Levent Safali ‘Helenistic Philosophy’ (Mondays 19:30-21:30)
Deniz Akgunduz ‘Dancer Inside’ (Fridays 19:00-21:00)
Emine Kolivar ‘Learning Ottoman Language’ (Mondays 19:30-21:30)
Mehmet Tarkan Yazicioglu ‘Kemenche’ (Tuesdays 19:30-21:30)
Yinon Muallem ‘Middle Eastern Percussion’ (Wednesdays 19:30-21:30)
Onok Bozkurt ‘Classical Guitar’
Sila Gerbaga ‘Flute’

Address: Caferaga mah. Sakızgülü sok. Taranto ap. 7/1, Kadıköy
Phone: 0 216 348 60 55