With the storytelling of the renowned Turkish actor Orhan Aydın, the audience will experience the profound and emotional history of Rembetiko. As part of a cultural event that combines Anadolu Blues and Rembetiko songs, artists from Turkey and Greece come together to present the traditional music of Izmir and the Western Aegean islands on stage. The performance narrates the origins and historical development of Rembetiko through a musical journey from Izmir to Piraeus. This special presentation was assembled by Turkish and Greek musicians to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the MainWeltmusik Festival.
Kostas Tsapakidis, Guitar, Vocals (GRC)
Jannis Karis, Bouzouki, Vocals (GRC)
Dimitris Petridis, Accordion (GRC)
Hasan Yükselir, Vocals (TUR)
Vural Güler, Baglama, Cura, Vocals (TUR)
Utku Asan, Piano (TUR)
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