Classical Traditions - The Turkish Oud by Baha Yetkin
Turkish classical music is one of the greatest art traditions in the world. It reflects the magnificent philosophy, lyricism and Sufism of the Ottoman
Empire’s reign, and embodies the qualities of many civilizations, cultures and societies that have thrived in Anatolia. Here, Baha Yetkin
demonstrates his magnificent makam and seyir skills with traditional pieces dating back to the 14th century.
Turkish oud player and composer Baha Yetkin grew up in Istanbul, the melting pot of European and Middle Eastern musical cultures. This is reflected in
his methodically-written compositions, which are an amalgamation of improvisations based on Istanbul music and the complex rhythmic structures of
Middle Eastern music, all with an emotional, meditative and spiritual undertone.
His skilful playing has led to fruitful collaborations with Turkish and European masters such as Mustafa Keser, ?nci Çay?rl?, Melihat Gülses, Petros
Klampanis, Michalis Kouloumis and Çi?dem Aslan. Yetkin was the first ever Turkish oud player to be invited to give a solo recital at the Royal Albert
Hall. This was followed by performances at prominent concert venues in Turkey and Europe, such as Cemal Re?it Rey Concert Hall, Lütfi K?rdar Meeting
and Performance Hall and Zorlu Performing Arts Center, to name a few.
He also performed in festivals such as Alamar World Music Fest in Almeria, Yelde?irmeni Spring Jazz Festival in Istanbul and Rebetiko Carnival in
London. He performed at the Royal Shakespeare Company, and taught oud and makam music workshops in Istanbul, London and Madrid. Baha also describes
Turkish music makams via his Youtube channel.
You can listen to the album on all digital platforms
Track listing:
1. RAST TAKS?M “Papatya” - 4:45
2. AMED-I NESIMI SUBH-U DEM TERSEM KI AZARE? KÜNED - 3:50
3. RAST S?RTO - 3:17
4. N?KR?Z PE?REV - 4:27
5. N?KR?Z S?RTO - 3:19
6. H?CAZ TAKS?M “Begonvil” - 5:33
7. H?CAZ S?RTO - 2:32
8. ÇAKAL ÇÖKERTEN ZEYBE?? - 6:13
9. SULTAN?YEGAH SAZ SEMA? - 6:37
10. ACEMA??RAN TAKS?M “Oya” - 3:11
11. ACEMA??RAN SON PE?REV AND YÜRÜK SEMA? - 1:53
12. GAMZEDEY?M DEVA BULMAM - 6:04
13. HARB?YE Ç?FTETELL?S? - 4:34
?14. HÜSEYN? OYUN HAVASI “Çeçen Kizi” - 3:23 |
