“We’re going to be hearing a lot more about Olcay Bayir following her Riverboat Records debut” ★★★★★ - fRoots 

Find Olcay Bayir's album "Neva/Harmony"here: http://bit.ly/1A7qwIF

Inspired by the meeting of Asian and Mediterranean musical traditions, singer, songwriter and composer Olcay Bayir's pronounced as “Oljai"  contemporary sound incorporates traditional folk songs from Anatolian, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern sources for a world fusion result. 

Creating a wild and expressive sound, Opaz is an ensemble that plays music in the Romani (Gypsy) style from Turkey and other parts of the North-Eastern Mediterranean. Drawing from the colourful hotchpotch of music that constitutes the Roma tradition, the band strives to capture the nomadic soul and creative power that lies within the emotive melodies and driving rhythms. Always providing an entertaining show, this ensemble plays spirited music in celebration of life.

Musicians:
Philip Arditti - darbuka
Morag Brown - Violin
Charlie Cawood - bass guitar
Nicki Maher - klarnet (clarinet)
Eli Nott - Riqq

Guest player: Numan Elyer - darbuka, davul, bendir

In the name of the Jazz, Dub and the Holy Riddim, Ship Ahoy!

clarinetist, trumpeter, composer
member of hainides (χαΐνηδες)
formerly of Brass Menazeri & Stellamara
guest player with Beats Antique

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