Kolektif
Rated • 1 review • music • kolektifistanbul.com
(review from themselves)
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Kolektif Balkanatolia proposes music based on traditional repertories of Eastern Europe, where Anatolian and Balkan cultures and civilizations meet.
This project is carried by a "Kolektif" of musicians who are attached both to the specific character of this music, while appreciating musical explorations. All the themes are played by respecting the original character of the compositions while great freedom is taken with the orchestrations.
"Kolektif balkanatolia" grew up from the meeting of musicians from villages and usually playing at fetes and marriages, and from musicians with improvisation backgrounds.
"Kaval" (oblique flute), "gayda" (Bulgarian bagpipes), "kaba zurna" (large rustic oboe), "baglama" (Turkish lute with long neck), clarinet, saxophone, accordion, tuba, percussion, all these instruments make this a unit with a great richness of sound which combines both the Balkan fanfare dynamism and the Anatolian "blues"depth. The Ensemble gains in intensity and emotion with Aslı Doğan, the voice of this project, which carries all the expressiveness and the sensitivity of the popular song.
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A very friendly group of musicians, which imho totaly respects the nature of "Balkanatolia". Thanks Aslı for her kindness in replying to contacts from the website (I couldn't stop myself in getting in touch with these beautiful people) and hope to see the band in Ankara as soon as possible.
another album of the group is available!!.. The album is named "Krivoto". Balkan music meets funk and jazz in this album. try this one also ;)
