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East and West, Ancient and Renewed in the Music of Istanbul
Lecture (in Heb.) by: Yoram Arnon
Concert performed by: Nofar Margaliot vocal, Yoram Arnon oud and musical director, Yossi Bronfman kanun, Tal Feder double bass, Avi Agababa percussion
In the program: old and new songs and melodies, dances, liturgical poems and hymns, tunes collected from cafes, palaces, and various corners of Istanbul's rich and colorful soundscape.
The Turkish-German filmmaker Fatih Akin, known for his feature films "In July", "Solino" and "Head On", takes us on a musical documentary journey to Istanbul. He accompanies his alter-ego, avantgarde musician Alexander Hacke, as they meet musicians from all across the musical and cultural spectrum: from post-rock bands to local hip hop artists and on to more classical musicians as the film progresses. Through the musicians and their music, we are exposed to the musical, architectural and human richness of the city. A city on the seamline between Europe and Asia that tries (in vain?) to bridge between its own elements of East and West. The musical performances themselves, including by such greats as Orhan Gencebay and diva Sezen Aksu, give the film additional power.
