Music and Folklore
Turkish Folk Music / Orhan Gencebay Classics Concert - May 15
Turkish Folk Music / Orhan Gencebay Classics Concert - May 15th, 2010, Portage Theater - Chicago, IL The TACA Folk Music Choir, accompanied by a select group of talented musicians, bring you an extraordinary night filled with beautiful melodies from Southeast Turkey, as well as well-known classics from the contemporary baglama artist and composer, Orhan Gencebay. In this two-part event, our musicians will present: A faithful recreation of "sira gecesi": Traditional musical gathering from Southeast Turkey, featuring authentic musical styles ranging from long and heartfelt "uzun-hava"s and "gazel"s to upbeat and lively "halay"s. Orhan Gencebay classics: Widely-known songs from Orhan Gencebay, in all their intricate arrangements and orchestrations, performed by an instrumental ensemble composed of more than 10 established local artists. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear and sing along with these classics in a live setting. Location: Portage Theatre 4050 Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL Doors open at 7PM, concert starts at 8PM. Buy tickets via Paypal or contact: Kaya Armagan ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
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