WOWSERS!!
In the 60s and 70s, with the influx of western influences, there was a massive explosion of new music in Turkey and a new (now legendary) genre was born – Turkish Psych Rock or Anatolian rock. This fused traditional turkish folk music with western psychedelic music and pop. Often using the electric Saz alongside modern synths and traditional percussion. It’s groovy and playful and danceable and full of big riffs !!!
These days it’s very rare to come across a genuine Turkish Psych group, not least to book one, but here we bring you the awesome Umud Adan & Zebanis!!
Born in Istanbul, in an apartment building where five different faiths lived side by side, Umut Adan grew up surrounded by cultural plurality and sonic fellowship. After moving to Italy as a student, he embraced diverse musical styles on stage and released his first 7” EP, which immediately caught the attention of The Wire. Soon after, he released two more 45s and was invited by Jack White to open his Istanbul concert — a performance that drew the interest of legendary producer Liam Watson (The White Stripes, Elephant), who then brought him to London for recordings.
The result was Bahar, released on Riverboat Records, awarded four stars by Downbeat and hailed by Magnet Magazine as the best album of its genre worldwide.
During the tours and festivals that followed, Adan forged a close bond with his Italian bandmates, whom he named Zebânis. Together they recorded their collective new album Başka Bahar, released on San Francisco’s renowned Six Degrees Records. The first was released last September.
On top of this we have The Wire + Jazzwise music critic and author of the book ‘Anadolu Psych – The Turkish Psychedelic Music Explosion’ spinning tunes between acts! He’ll have the book for sale alongside all the bands merch.
