Istanbul 1925

Istanbul | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 13, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Trad. Crossroads
• ASIN: B0000031FS
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #218,293 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #86 in Music > World Music > Middle East > Turkey

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Heritage of the Ottoman Empire, August 12, 2008

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Zekeriyah (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Istanbul 1925 (Audio CD)

Collected from some of the legendary greats of early Turkish music, this compilation showcases the rich and diverse musical heritage of Anatolia in the early 20th century. From the skillful 'oud playing of the legendary Udi Hrant to the Klezmer-flavored clarinet of Surku Tunar to the rich vocals of Munir Nurettin Selcuk, this is a great slice of Turkish classical music. As with the other selections of early Turkish, Armenian and Balkan music that the Traditional Crossroads label has released, this compilation includes full liner notes. 'Exotic' but 'familiar,' neither 'eastern' nor 'western,' Turkish music should be sure to captivate just about any listener. Especially if you have any familiarity with the music of the Middle East, North Africa or Eastern Europe, pretty much all of which was influenced by Turkish music (due to the former Ottoman Empire). As other listeners have noted, this compilation goes great with 'Women of Istanbul,' as well as the 'Masters of Turkish Music' series. Well worth buying two or more at the same time.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very exotic, very eastern, and almost jazz, January 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Istanbul 1925 (Audio CD)

This CD sends me searching the Istanbul airfares in the excited hope of finding someone somewhere playing this stuff. It is late-night music, begging for a half-lit room and raki. Easily my favorite turkish CD. (Interestingly, my number two is the "Women of Turkey" mentioned by another reviewer.)

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, October 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Istanbul 1925 (Audio CD)

This CD was a real blast from the past, and a great sample of a style of music fast falling by the wayside. It showcases a great variety of styles of old Turkish playing. This CD and "Women of Istanbul" are a great pair to have around.