Ahmet Orta – Sevince is an album of 17 songs selected from the works of master artists such as Barış Manço, Moğollar, Erkin Koray, Alpay, Fikret Kızılok and Edip Akbayram. It can actually be considered a kind of demo album because it was recorded lo-fi with the limited resources of the 80s era in Turkey.
Altın Gün, the Grammy-nominated Turkish psych-groove quintet from Amsterdam, return with their sixth studio album Garip — their most ambitious and diverse release to date, and a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Turkish folk bard Neşet Ertaş, a beloved icon of Anatolian music. Garip (“Strange” in English) features ten of his compositions, each reimagined and richly expanded through Altın Gün’s distinctive lens. An electrifying live band with an ever-growing global following, Altın Gün push their sonic boundaries even further on Garip — weaving in lush Arabesque string arrangements, bursts of saxophone, glimmering synth balladry, and a fresh surge of tightly wound rock ’n’ roll.
Experience the vibrant heart of Turkey with “Ankara Yolları Angara Havası,” a definitive collection of folk songs and dance beats (Oyun Havaları) straight from the Ankara region. Whether you are cruising down a long highway or just need to bring the festive spirit of a Turkish wedding to your living room, this album is your ultimate musical companion. High-energy renditions of Ankara’s most famous Oyun Havaları that will make it impossible to sit still. Ankara’s music is famous for its unique rhythm and the soulful sound of the electric bağlama. This album captures that raw, electric energy – ofteen referred to as “Angara Havası” – and blends it with professional arrangements that keep the beat driving forward.