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Murmurs of the Marmara

Our musical journey continues along the shores of the Sea of Marmara. Istanbul (once called Constantinople by the Roman Empire and before that, Byzantium, by the ancient Greeks) is uniquely perched on a peninsula that is separated from an identical peninsula that lies about 1 mile across the Bosphorus river. This divide marks the boundary of Europe and Asia. Culturally, Istanbul is both Western and Eastern. This mix of music that I gathered while traveling is my attempt at capturing the sonic experience of floating around the Bosphorus and Sea of Marmara. I imagined hearing the music of modern Turkey reflected amongst its joyfully tangled structures - mosques and markets. This mix is more ambient and less song-oriented than my previous (Songs in the Key of Asia Minor). Perfect for small parties or an evening tea on the patio. Play it for your relatives from Kansas and freak 'em out. Enjoy!

1. Untitled - Burhan Öçal & The Trakya All Stars
2. İstanbul 1:26 A.M - Orient Expressions
3. Ab-ı Nar - Mercan Dede
4. Dewo Dewo (Ayran) - Aynur Dogan
5. Kara Cali - Burhan Öçal & The Trakya All Stars
6. Ab-ı Tarab - Mercan Dede
7. Sevsem Öldürürler Sevmezsem Öldüm - Baba Zula
8. Bak Şu Adama Aşık Oldu - Ayla Algan
9. Η Αγάπη Ορμάει Μπροστά - Γιάννης Αγγελάκας & Οι Επισκέπτες
10. Dayê (Rojek Tê) - Aynur Dogan
11. Kör Limoncu - Baba Zula
12. Kasaba - Murat Dalkilic