MOON AND STARS PROJECT Presents KARDE? TÜRKÜLER
By: Gabrielle Sierra Oct. 10, 2011
Moon and Stars Project of The American Turkish Society, New York's premier producer of events highlighting Turkey's thriving arts and culture scene, has announced a collaborative concert featuring the Istanbul-based musical group Karde? Türküler featuring Grammy® Winner Arto Tunçboyac?yan and special guest Ara Dinkjian.
The ensemble will play traditional Anatolian, Middle Eastern and Balkan instruments, drawing upon the rich, varied and conjoined cultural and musical traditions that are their respective birthright: Turkish, Arabic, Kurdish, Azerbaijani, Georgian, Roma, and Armenian. The lineup for tonight's collaborative performance features Feryal Akkaya, Fehmiye Celik and Vedat Yildirim on vocals; Ayhan Akkaya on bass guitar and vocals; Tevfik Cekic on violin; Baris Guney on baglama;, Selda Ozturk and Burcu Yankin on percussion and vocals; Burhan Emre Sinanmis on kaval and zourna; Saro Usta on accordion; Arto Tunçboyac?yan on percussion and vocals, and Ara Dinkjian on oud.
Tonight's show marks the first performance by Karde? Türküler on an American stage. "We couldn't be prouder to host Karde? Türküler in front of a New York audience," says Moon and Stars Project's Arts and Cultural Director Binnaz Saktanber. "The band's overriding mission of harmony in the face of discord and their desire to bridge intercultural rifts by connection through shared musical and artistic heritage is one that we at MASP hold dear to our own heart." Karde? Türküler offer more than just good intentions; their virtuosity and musicianship is truly second to none.
Watch Karde? Türküler perform "Demme" live on YouTube. Please note that this video has 1.2 million views.
Tickets for the November 13 performance are on sale now and may be purchased by clicking this link.
COMPLETE SHOW & BAND INFORMATION:
Sunday, November 13
The Moon & Stars Project of The American Turkish Society presents
KARDE? TÜRKÜLER (Songs of Fraternity)
with ARTO TUNÇBOYACIYAN
Featuring special guest ARA DINKJIAN
At Merkin Concert Hall at The Kaufman Center
Located at 129 West 67 Street between Broadway & Amsterdam
File Under: Global, Traditional Folk, Turkish, Middle Eastern, Balkan, Jazz, World Pop
Doors at 5:30 PM
Show at 7:00 PM $45 - Inner Circle (Seating Near Stage)
$35 - General Entry
$25 - Senior Citizen, Students (with valid ID)
Advance, reserved seat tickets available online at http://tinyurl.com/3m3mlam
Karde? Türküler (Songs of Fraternity) was first formed in 1993 as a concert project organized by the Bo?aziçi University Folklore Club. Its singers and dancers were among the founding members of the Bo?aziçi Performing Arts Ensemble (BGST), of which Karde? Türküler came to comprise a part. Founded on the ideal of peaceful fraternity, the project is an attempt to represent the multicultural richness of Anatolia, which in the past has led to conflicts more than musical diversity. Karde? Türküler has released six albums; performed over 130 concerts; headlined festivals throughout Turkey and Europe, and has been recognized with international accolades, including the award for "Best Film Music" at the prestigious Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival in 2001.
Arto Tunçboyac?yan is a world-renowned percussionist and vocalist of Turkish-Armenian descent. Born and raised in Turkey alongside his beloved brother, the renowned musician Onno Tunç, Tunçboyac?yan had appeared on numerous records in Europe, including ones with Turkish pop legend Sezen Aksu, before arriving in the United States in 1981. In the US, he has worked with jazz legends such as Chet Baker, Al Di Meola, Joe Zawinul and Paul Winter & The Earth Band. Arto currently helms numerous collaborative music projects including The Armenian Navy Band, a fifteen man orchestra rooted in a mix of contemporary and traditional Armenian and Anatolian music; Night Ark with Ara Dinkjian, SERART with System of a Down lead singer Serj Tankian and the quartet Human Element featuring Matthew Garrison, Scott Kinsey and Gary Novak. Tunçboyac?yan is the music director of Karde? Türküler's latest album Cocuk Hakli (The Kid is Right). He was recently afforded the honor of the 2011 Grammy® Award for Best New Age Album, Miho: Journey to the Mountain with Paul Winter Consort. Ara Dinkjian, an American-Armenian musician, is acknowledged as one of the top oud players in the world. Born in New Jersey, Dinkjian made his debut at the 1964 New York City World's Fair at age five and went on to earn America's first and only special degree in the oud from Hartt College of Music in 1980. Dinkjian is the founder of Night Ark, a groundbreaking quartet that blends Anatolian roots with jazz. In 2002 and 2008, Dinkjian was chosen to represent Armenia in the international oud festivals in Thessaloniki, Greece and Jerusalem, Israel. His hit song, "Homecoming (Dinata Dinata)," was performed at the closing ceremonies of the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwQXz71OmQo
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