SEATTLE / Turkish,Greek,Arabic,Persian,Albanian & Bosnian Songs Concert by AEGEAN MUSICIANS

Name: SEATTLE / Turkish,Greek,Arabic,Persian,Albanian & Bosnian Songs Concert by AEGEAN MUSICIANS
Start: 2025-01-18T19:00:00-08:00
Location: Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute

Schedule

Sat Jan 18 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute | Seattle, WA

Join Us for a Cultural Night with Turkish and Greek "Aegean Musicians"
Come together in Seattle for an extraordinary concert celebrating friendship through music, featuring Turkish, Greek, Arab, Iranian, Albanian, and Bosnian songs!
Event Highlights:
Date: 18 JANUARY, 2025 Saturday
Time: 7.00 PM
Venue: LANGSTON HUGHES PERFORMING ARTS INTITUTE, Seattle 98144
Witness how the sounds of the regions have remained remarkably similar over a thousand years of shared history. Our talented artists will perform maqam song in Turkish, Greek, Arabic, Persian,Albanian and Bosnian showcasing the deep connections between these vibrant musical traditions.
From repertoire:
- Olmasa mektubun / Ola se thimizoun (Greek - Turkish)
- Telli telli su telli turna / Teli teli teli (Greek - Turkish)
- Gole sangam (Persian)
- Ayazin / Muhabbet bagi (Arabic -Turkish)
- Moj dilbere (Bosnian)
- El hilwa di (Arabic)
- Se do ti dua (Albanian)
- Beni yak kendini yak / Mia pistaapo fosforo (Greek - Turkish)
- Yedi kule -/ Pente xronia dikasmenos (Greek - Turkish)
- Soltane Ghalba (Persian-Turkish)
- Ada sahilleri / Matia mou / Qadduk al mayyas (Greek -Turkish-
Arabic)
- Nassam aleyna (Arabic -Turkish)
- Uskudara gider iken / Apo ksenos topos / Ya banat Iskandaria /
Anadolka (Turkish - Greek - Arabic -Bosnian)
- Ta uzak yollardan / Ta mawra matia sou (Greek - Turkish)

Featuring artists:
ERTUGRUL ERKISI (Guitar, Vocal) :
Ertugrul Erkisi is a famous Turkish artist known for his amazing musical talent. He graduated from a music conservatory and is currently studying for a PhD in music. He has produced many popular albums and solo music CDs. For over ten years, he has shared his music on TRT radio, reaching a larger audience. With 35 years of experience, he has performed live thousands of times all over the world. Ertugrul is a versatile musician who plays several instruments, including the oud, tambour, guitar, lute, and bowed tambour, making him a well-rounded artist.
LEFTERIS BOURNIAS (Clarinet) :
Lefteris Bournias has a rich musical heritage shaped by his Greek roots and upbringing in Queens, New York. Born to parents from the island of Chios, his connection to his ancestry runs deep. His father, Elias Bournias, a skilled floghera player, played a pivotal role in Lefteri's musical journey, introducing him to the vibrant sounds of Asia Minor. Starting to play the clarinet at the age of 11, Lefteris not only embraced his family's traditions but also contributed to the preservation and evolution of this cultural music, blending his diverse experiences from both Greece and America. His story reflects the powerful influence of heritage and the passion for music that transcends borders.
ASLIHAN ERKISI (Qanun, Vocal) :
Aslihan Erkisi is a Turkish artist with roots in Preveza, Greece, and she was born in Germany. She graduated first in her conservatory education across all branches of the ITU Conservatory and served as a maqam music lecturer at ITU. Aslihan has won top prizes in prestigious vocal competitions in Turkey and has contributed as a solo singer on hit albums. She is also a choir director and has served as a jury member for well-known music competitions around the world. In addition to her singing, she performs on instruments like the piano, Istanbul kemence, and kanun, showcasing her passion for Turkish music.
MAVROTHI KONSTANIS (Oud) :
Mavrothi Kontanis is a talented multi-instrumentalist, singer, composer, and teacher, born and raised in the U.S. but deeply rooted in Halkidiki, Greece. His primary instrument is the oud, which he plays with remarkable skill. Mavrothi has studied and performed alongside some of the world’s top musicians, enhancing his craft and broadening his musical horizons. His passion for performing is beautifully complemented by his love for teaching and composing, making him a versatile and inspiring figure in the music community.
IZUMI FAIRBANKS:
Izumi Fairbanks is a multifaceted artist with a rich background in traditional folk music and dance. Growing up in Turkey and Japan, she developed a deep appreciation for cultural expressions. Since relocating to Seattle in 2008, she has immersed herself in folk music, performing as a dancer, singer, and musician with groups like Anadolu Folkdancers, onefourfive, and Siatliiska Troika. Her musical studies include Bulgarian music with Alexander Eppler and Pontic Greek music with Christos Tiktapanidis, and she is currently delving into Caucasus music with Iberya Ozkan Melashvili. Since 2019, Izumi has been leading weekly informal dance sessions focused on Black Sea traditions, blending Pontic Greek, Turkish Karadeniz, and Caucasus influences, accompanied by live music.

Join us for an unforgettable evening where music becomes a universal language, celebrating the beauty of cultural unity through song.
Don’t miss this unique celebration of harmony and heritage!