Colors of Mesopotamia - Sira Gecesi Night / Palo Alto / CA

Step into a night of music, culture, and connection.

This special Sıra Gecesi brings the vibrant spirit of Southeastern Turkey and the greater Mesopotamian region to California — an unforgettable evening where music is not just performed, but shared.

Led by Mardin Ensemble, this concert recreates the atmosphere of a traditional courtyard gathering, where songs, stories, and emotions flow naturally between musicians and audience.

These beloved folk songs will be performed in five languages, reflecting the shared cultural roots of Turkish, Kurdish, Armenian, Assyrian, and Arab traditions.

• Fincanın Etrafı Yeşil
• Nemrud’un Kızı
• Urfalıyam Ezelden
• Diyarbakır Yoluna
• Kar mı Yağmış Şu Harput’un Başına
• Bahçada Yeşil Çınar
• Mektebin Bacaları
• Antebin Hamamları

…and many more timeless sıra gecesi favorites.

Each piece carries its own emotional journey — from joy and celebration to longing and nostalgia.

• Ertuğrul Erkişi – oud & vocals (former TRT artist, academic, composer)
• Eren Erdoğan – kaval & zurna
• Aslıhan Erkişi – qanun
• Ali Yilmaz– darbuka & davul
• Gülru Erkişi – kemençe
• Ömür Topcu– keyboard
• Mehmet Bayram – guitar

✨ This is more than a concert — it’s a living cultural experience bringing communities together through music.

🍽 During intermission, enjoy complimentary traditional treats including çiğ köfte and baklava.

🎟 Seats are limited — reserve early.

Cubberley Theater
4120 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(Cubberley Community Center)

Parking is free and abundant.

A large, dedicated open-air surface lot is located directly at the Cubberley Community Center.

• Access from Middlefield Rd and Sutherland Dr
• Accessible parking available
• No permit required

• Enter the Cubberley Community Center campus
• Follow signs to Cubberley Theater
• The theater is located within the central courtyard area
• Please allow a few extra minutes to walk from parking

Doors open 30 minutes before the concert.
Arrive early for best seating.

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