Istanbul – Music on the IstaklalIstaklal is one of Istanbul’s busiest and most sonorous streets. It runs all the way from Taksim Square to the Galeta towers, full of street vendors, musicians and tourists. I’m Jim Metzner and this is the Pulse of the Planet.Ambience: singers, accompanied by sazThere are many great music venues on Istaklal. One of them was the Jasmine Club, where this recording was made in 1999. I think the club is no longer there, but the music lives on. Have a listen to Engin Arslan, playing the Baglama, or saz, a string instrument. He’s accompanied on vocals by Melda Duygulu.Traditional Turkish music recorded at the Jasmine Club in Istanbul. I’m Jim Metzner and this is the Pulse of the Planet.
Istanbul - Music on the Istaklal
Step inside the Jasmine Club to hear some beautiful Turkish music.
Air Date:02/05/2021
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Istanbul - Music on the IstaklalIstaklal is one of Istanbul's busiest and most sonorous streets. It runs all the way from Taksim Square to the Galeta towers, full of street vendors, musicians and tourists. I'm Jim Metzner and this is the Pulse of the Planet.Ambience: singers, accompanied by sazThere are many great music venues on Istaklal. One of them was the Jasmine Club, where this recording was made in 1999. I think the club is no longer there, but the music lives on. Have a listen to Engin Arslan, playing the Baglama, or saz, a string instrument. He's accompanied on vocals by Melda Duygulu.Traditional Turkish music recorded at the Jasmine Club in Istanbul. I'm Jim Metzner and this is the Pulse of the Planet.