Everytime I think "Turkey", I get nostalgic about old chewing gum brand "Turbo". Those products were just mega-hit of early nineties in Poland, as my country kept crawling towards democracy and capitalism. I bet "Turbos" made at least couple Turkish businessmans rich; particularly those, who were owners of "Kent" company. But even today, die-hard fans keep collecting the car images that were added to those gums. It's crazy, I know.By far Turkish music was non-existent in my listening schedule. What could I expect from them? Regions like Middle-East, China/Korea, Africa etc. are so underrepresented even among really obscure bands. So yeah, my narrow-minded approach made me think there is nothing interesting there, except maybe some chillout Turkish folk, good for consuming kebab at underground passage.
Nekropsi are three guys that proved me wrong. I'm delighted how this band from Istanbul kept their ethnical music identity despite heading for more conventional, universal audience. The song below is no less than thirteen years old and Nekropsi was only recently revived from ten-year hiatus. While listening to 'Yollar', I'm wishing them good luck with new recordings: progressive scenes need bands like this!
Nekropsi - Yollar
Artist: Nekropsi
Album: Mi Kubbesi (1996)
Track: Yollar
Track Number: 14
Track Length: 8:39
Labels: Ada Muzik (TUR)
greetings from turkey!
OdpowiedzUsuńi just found this blog and very shocked when i saw this post :) of course, turkey is more than kebab and turkish music is more than belly dance! lol. you can find lots of singer or band who brings turkish folks music and european sounds together. I just want to advice some band names. You can check 'em on youtube.
"Dolapdere Big Gangs" - is my fav. They play some very common songs like hotel california with traditional instruments.
"Babazula" - even different for us. would be interesting for you.
"Etni-ka" - very new band. they mostly use balkan sounds.
"Taksim Trio" - just 3 instruments with their masters. these guys are really professional. this sound would different for you. but not so european. %100 turkish sound.
Take care!
btw, i have blog too :) i hope u like it.
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