Friday, December 07, 2007

Mystical Tunes

Today's Zaman - Istanbul, Turkey
Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Mystical tunes from 9 countries in Konya

The central Anatolian province of Konya, home to the tomb of Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi, is currently hosting mystical music ensembles from nine countries who will pay tribute to the 13th century Sufi saint with their performances at the ongoing International Mystical Music Festival.

The festival, held for the fourth time this year, is part of activities marking the 734th anniversary of the death of Mevlana, commemorated each year with ceremonies that draw thousands from around the world to Konya.

The festival kicked off on Sunday with a performance by Bangladeshi singer Farida Parveen and her ensemble.

After presenting concerts by ensembles from Iran, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Tunisia, Pakistan, France and Mongolia, the festival will wrap up on Dec. 10 with a performance by the Nevşehir Hacıbek-taş Semah Ensemble.

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Friday, December 07, 2007

Mystical Tunes
Today's Zaman - Istanbul, Turkey
Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Mystical tunes from 9 countries in Konya

The central Anatolian province of Konya, home to the tomb of Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi, is currently hosting mystical music ensembles from nine countries who will pay tribute to the 13th century Sufi saint with their performances at the ongoing International Mystical Music Festival.

The festival, held for the fourth time this year, is part of activities marking the 734th anniversary of the death of Mevlana, commemorated each year with ceremonies that draw thousands from around the world to Konya.

The festival kicked off on Sunday with a performance by Bangladeshi singer Farida Parveen and her ensemble.

After presenting concerts by ensembles from Iran, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Tunisia, Pakistan, France and Mongolia, the festival will wrap up on Dec. 10 with a performance by the Nevşehir Hacıbek-taş Semah Ensemble.

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