ISTANBUL - Kicking off last night with a performance by jazz pianist Kerem Görsev and singer Fatih Erkoç, the 16th International Istanbul Jazz Festival presents renowned jazz masters to music buffs in Istanbul until July 15. Traditional festival events such as a 'jazz boat' and street concerts will once again enliven the city, as they have in previous years.
İZMİR - The annual International İzmir Festival is ready to welcome world-renowned musicians once again. The masters of the Japanese traditional art of drum, Kodo, will open the festival June 13. Music lovers will also have a chance to see the La Scala Philharmonic, the world’s best-known orchestras. With the slogan, 'The festival is for you, are you coming?' the International İzmir Festival will entertain the Aegean until Oct. 18
ISTANBUL - The one-day Miller Freshtival that will be organized by Miller on May 30 in Istanbul, will introduce music fans to fresh names on the local and international scenes. As well as music, the festival will also be a ground for small shops selling work by young designers, exhibition and filming opportunities.
ISTANBUL - Istanbul offers many options for those who want to celebrate the New Year dancing, singing, eating and drinking. The New Year’s Eve will most definitely be colorful in the city with an event for every budget from a YTL 50 casual gathering to a YTL 3,650 extravaganza.
LOS ANGELES - The marketing of ’Chinese Democracy’ reflects the changing face of the music industry. The album was streamed on social networking site MySpace ahead of its formal release and one track was released via a video game. In the US, the album is sold at one retail chain
Turkey's capital city, Ankara will host for the seventh year in a row, the International Ankara Rock Station Music Festival on November 13. Bands appearing on stage come from the Turkish cities of Ankara, Istanbul and Bursa will perform at the festival. The groups -- Arcane, Crossfire, Suicide, Solitude, Magick and Sanrı from Ankara; Knight Errant from Istanbul; and Metaroth from Bursa -- will perform at the Saklıkent Culture and Entertainment Center in Ankara.