Duble ft Zeynep & Mehmethan Gök

As a prelude to the five-day Istanbul Ekspres festival, immerse yourself in the warm sounds of contemporary Türkü songs: traditional Turkish folk music reimagined through a fresh, modern lens. Expect an intimate café concert filled with passion, rhythm and melancholy, performed by outstanding musicians with roots in both Ghent and Istanbul.

Blending tradition and innovation, they will take you on a journey through captivating melodies, infectious rhythms and compelling stories. An evening that effortlessly transports you to the shores of the Bosphorus, without ever leaving Ghent.

Get a first taste of the atmosphere of Istanbul Ekspres at ENTR: a musical teaser that sets the perfect mood for the festival to come.

Line-up
Murtaza Battal - clarinet
Mehmet Karatas - guitar
Jamal Moussaid - bass guitar
Zeynep Gök - vocals
Mehmethan Gök - bağlama, vocals

guest musicians
Eyüp Coşkun - vocals
Eda Gök - vocals