(Info from label, burhanocal.com)

Recognized worldwide as a virtuosic percussionist Burhan Ocal has made the bridging of musical cultures his central mission. A native of Kirklareli in Thrace region of Turkey, he grew up in a musical family. From his father, he learned a variety of percussion instruments, while his mother introduced him to religious vocal music. After his first contact with western music, he became interested in combining other genres and cultural traditions, such as jazz and western classical music, with his own.

Burhan Ocal’s instruments are as diverse as his music. In addition to a wide variety of percussion, such as the darbuka (a vase-shaped drum played with the fingers), kos (kettle drum), kudum and bendir, he is a highly skilled player on a number of stringed instruments, including the divan-saz, tanbur and ud. His expressive voice adds to the spectrum of musical elements at his command.

“Trakya All Stars” is a highly special project where Ocal collaborates with master musicians from Thrace region, paying tribute to the musical heritage of his birthplace. The Roman-Balkan influenced album possesses a timeless character which manages to take deep tradition to a contemporary level. It is produced by the Tunisian born French musician, sound engineer and producer Smadj, highly respected for his knowledge of oriental music and for his digital innovations.

Track List:
01. Tekirdag Karsilamasi
02. Suleyman Aga
03. Ferace
04. Karakas Mahallesi
05. Gara Guna
06. Melike
07. Ciftetelli
08. Coban
09. Gures Havasi
10. Davullarim Calar Caydan Asagi

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