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In Istanbul, it is said that in the old days, before cars were invented, standing on the banks of the Bosporus you could hear the music played on the other side. The water would carry street music, festive music and the call to prayer from the plethora of minarets across the river and across the geographic and cultural boundaries of the city with ease. The melting pot of cultures which developed in this way, is celebrated by Kardeş Türküler, the famous Turkish folk ensemble, who sing and make music in all the languages, styles and traditions the country knows. Their main guest is the one and only Candan Erçetin, the classically trained diva of Turkish pop music who is known for her rousing Balkan rhythms inspired by her Albanian roots. This will be Candan Erçetin’s first collaboration with Kardeş Türküler. Joining them, the Turkish-Dutch singer Karsu – who has enjoyed great succes since her performance at one of the Holland Festival late nights in 2011. Singing her own work and a number of songs from the Black Sea, she completes a fantastic line-up for this colourful and festive opening night.

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