ANATOLIAN STORIES

Anatolian Stories is a music ensemble that brings together the rich traditions of Anatolia and the Balkans in a unique musical journey. Their repertoire consists of folk songs and chants in various languages, performed with a warm, energetic, and authentic style.

The group believes in the unifying power of music and invites audiences to travel through centuries-old melodies and stories that transcend borders. Each performance is a meeting of cultures, emotions, and rhythms, where tradition and contemporary interpretation harmoniously intertwine.

Line-up:

• Aykut Durşen – double bass, backing vocals
• Vardan Hovanissian – duduk, clarinet, flute
• Bêrivan Ayaz – sazbüş, tambur, bağlama, lead vocals
• Vasken Bostancı – percussion, lead vocals
• Zişan Kiraz – lead vocals
• Cihan Sezer – piano, accordion, percussion