Tag Archives: folk

songs of beyoğlu

By robbert | Published: 20 August 2012

Besides the most enjoyable improvised sessions I took part in in Istanbul, I was very lucky to have a few cosy evenings at the studio of streetfolk legends Kara Güneş. I had fantastic cheese, fell in love with the santoor, and had great chats with many wonderful … [...]

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safranbolu songs

By robbert | Published: 28 July 2012

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beach fun

By robbert | Published: 5 July 2012

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elephant songs: pil ahang at darbast

By robbert | Published: 27 June 2012

five videos of the _elephant_songs_ shows at darbast, tehran in june. [...]

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elephant songs in lahore – multiple contacts

By robbert | Published: 27 April 2012

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peeru’s café

By robbert | Published: 8 April 2012

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jamming with egor in the broadlands

By robbert | Published: 23 February 2012

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