In Istanbul people listen to all kinds of music, from rock to pop to jazz to metal to electronica, you name it and there's probably a club for it.
Every year there is an International Jazz Festival, A Music Festival and concerts from local and foreign acts.
Turkish music is as varied as foreign music with many styles.
Turkish CDs are an absolute bargain if you happen to get into it.
Written Mar 27, 2004
If you want to listen to some of Istanbul's street musicians just walk along Istiklal street from Taksim square down.
Updated Jun 12, 2011
The ancient Mevlvi tradition to have communion with the Divine. It occurs every monday afternoon at Railway Station Platform no.1. Don't miss it.
Written Aug 24, 2006
Forget your ipod, DVD, CD, or minidisc. Cassette is still king.
And every singer's cassette here in a popular music shop sports a man with a moustache
Written Jan 14, 2006
Mosques call muslims to pray 5 times per day. So there are music in the city 5 times a day. But nowadays there are no people calling but just loudspeakers
Written Jan 22, 2005
If you are in Istanbul and are looking to take home some music which incorporates traditional Turkish folk into modern pop, I suggest you check out an artist named "EGE".
Written Feb 16, 2003
I remember him from Istiklal Street and Ortakoy.. He plays old Istanbul songs.. Impressive..
Written Feb 6, 2003
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Written Aug 24, 2002
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