One of the most Westernized countries in the Middle East, Turkey has long been a major consumer of American popular culture. Madonna has sold more than her share of CDs in Ankara and Istanbul, and countless young Turkish musicians have turned to American artists for inspiration. But the market for traditional Turkish music remains, and Talip Ozkan has continued to be one of the country's most revered traditionalists. The Dark Fire, an outstanding collection of traditional songs, illustrates both the passionate, soulful ...
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One of the most Westernized countries in the Middle East, Turkey has long been a major consumer of American popular culture. Madonna has sold more than her share of CDs in Ankara and Istanbul, and countless young Turkish musicians have turned to American artists for inspiration. But the market for traditional Turkish music remains, and Talip Ozkan has continued to be one of the country's most revered traditionalists. The Dark Fire, an outstanding collection of traditional songs, illustrates both the passionate, soulful nature of his singing and his mastery of the saz, a Turkish lute. Ozkan plays the instrument in so hard and physical a way that it sounds like he's leading a five-piece band, but in fact, his only accompaniment is percussionist and fellow saz player Mahmut Demir. And while his playing almost sounds electric at times, Ozkan sticks to an acoustic setting on this pearl of a CD. Middle Eastern music simply doesn't get any richer. ~ Alex Henderson, Rovi
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Good. Good condition. Audio CD. Case Good. Disc slightly scratched. Case cracked/scuffed. Quality guaranteed! In original artwork/packaging unless otherwise noted.
