Concert | Mystic Sounds from Anatolia
March 15 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
£10
Celebrate Ramadan with an Enchanting Night of Anatolian Sufi Music!
Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and heightened devotion. It is also a time of joy, gratitude, and celebration. What better way to celebrate Ramadan than with a night of enchanting and soulful music from Anatolia, the ancient land of Türkiye?
Join us for this special Ramadan concert that will take place at St. Mary’s Islington on Saturday 15 March 2025, at 8 pm featuring four skilled musicians on vocal, oud, qanun, tanbur, and percussion, who will take you on a musical journey through the rich and diverse heritage of Anatolian music.
Anatolia has a musical tradition that reflects its history, culture, and spirituality. From the sublime melodies of Sufi mysticism to the vibrant rhythms of folk songs, Anatolian music transports the listeners to a different world.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the beauty and diversity of Anatolian music, performed by a talented ensemble of musicians:
Muhammed Recai Çiftçi, a renowned scholar and musician, specializing in Turkish religious music and Sufi traditions. He is a member of the Istanbul Historical Turkish Music Society and the Istanbul Municipality’s Sufi Music Choir. With expertise in Quranic recitation and Turkish makam music, his contributions to Turkish religious music are highly respected.
Baha Yetkin, a master oud player and composer, known for his unique fusion of Istanbul and Middle Eastern music. He has collaborated with renowned Turkish and European musicians and made history as the first Turkish oud player invited to perform flamenco in Spain and to give a solo recital at Royal Albert Hall. Based in London, he continues to perform internationally, releasing critically acclaimed albums like The Pearl (2019) and The Turkish Oud (2021), blending intricate rhythms, emotional dynamics, and spiritual themes in his compositions. He teaches at the Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London
Muammer Sağlam, a skilled percussionist, who plays a variety of instruments such as darbuka, bendir, and riq, and has a wide repertoire of rhythms and styles.
Serdar Yılmaz, a brilliant qanun player, who has collaborated with many famous artists and orchestras in Türkiye and the UK.
The concert will feature a selection of songs that showcase the mystical and traditional aspects of Anatolian music!
Tickets are now available for this unmissable Ramadan Special Concert!
If you have any question please email us at londra@yee.org.tr