Songs and Dances of Turkey presents ancient classical music, folk songs, popular songs, and modern classical music from Turkey. Native instruments such as the Darbuka (hand drum), Kaval (end-blown flute), and Baglama are featured prominently. Also included are dances such as the Zeybek (from the Aegean provinces) in which dancers spread their arms broadly in imitation of an eagle in flight. Liner notes include a brief introduction, track notes, and illustrations of some of the featured instruments.

Tracklist:

Dance Of Kars
Hop, Hop, Hop Love Song From Central Turkey
Zeybek: Dance From Izmir
Zeybek: Dance From Izmir (Alternate Version)
Girl From Kermen Love Song From Central Turkey
Dance: From Rize On The Black Sea
Camel Bells
Waters Of The Valley Love Song From Erzurum
Kazaska Dance From Kars
Dance From Rise On The Black Sea
Shepard's Song Dance From Rize On The Black Sea
Bacon Is In The Larder, The Dance From Rize On The Black Sea
Black Pepper Popular Love Song From Istanbul
Classic Song: Istanbul
Classic Song: Istanbul (Alternate Version)
Flute Solo: Istanbul
Zuma And Davul: Dance From Ankara
Zuma And Davul: Dance From Ankara (Alternate Version)
Mehter: Classical From Istanbul
Izmir March
Dance From Kars
Every Morning, Every Dawn Love Song From The Trabzon On The Black Sea

UPC: 093070880122
Label: Folkways Records
Release Date: 5.30.12
Format: CD

Songs & Dances Of Turkey - Songs Dances of Turkey / Various (CD)