Turkey Now! Festival 2012

Great gypsy orchestra from Turkey mixes Arabesque and gypsy swing

Thrace lies between the Black Sea, the Aegean Sea and the Sea of Marmara. This area, which is historically and culturally rich, was once linked to the Balkans. It is little wonder that this great gypsy orchestra comes from Ahirkapi, which for centuries has been the traditional gypsy district of the Thracian part of Istanbul.  The Ahirkapi Roman Orkestrasi has appeared at numerous festivals and performed together with stars of Balkan music such as Goran Bregovic. Their untitled debut CD has a gorgeous sound that is right between Arabesque and gypsy swing. The mood changes from deeply melancholic to delightfully groovy. The concert is followed by a Gypsy Dance Party in the Marble Hall of the Tropentheater. At De Doelen too there will be opportunity for those who want to dance after the intermission.