bobbyFANTASY: July 2009

I just returned from traveling in Greece and Turkey. Of course, my trusty transistor radio was tuned into the local stations along the way. Greece's airwaves were flooded with pulsing dance music that ranges from overproduced Britney Spearsesque club music to more hard-edged electro pop. Turkey is where the music really changes key. The music in Istanbul was a blend of DJ beats, sufi (spiritual) and traditional folk music. I pillaged every music store I could find for the music that poured out of my little handheld radio. This mix sonically represents my journey from Athens to Crete to the Dodecanese islands to Istanbul and back. It's meant to give the listener the sensation of drifting across the Aegean Sea. The music represents that special place where eastern and western music come together and blend inextricably. Enjoy the soundtrack. I recommend listening to it in the late afternoon with the doors open and a small cup of Turkish coffee in your hands.

Songs in this mix (listed below) appear in their entirety or transitional portions. Many of the tunes are culled from artists who are part of the Double Moon label's roster. If you like the music, I highly recommend checking out their website (http://www.doublemoon.com.tr/). This mix is only available in streaming format.