Summary Exploring the societal and political changes that shaped modern Turkey through Istanbul's diverse music and culture. "Music is an unrestricted culture. There's no difference between Greek, Rum or Istanbul music. They've all blended," says Ivi Dermanci. Dermanci is referring to Rebetiko, a musical style created by ethnic Greeks in the last years of the Ottoman Empire. When Istanbul was at the heart of the Ottoman Empire, it was one of the most ethnically diverse cities in history; Rebetiko was one of many cultural and musical variations.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Éric Cantona Tamer Almisshal Killa Hakan Tim Raue
Genres : Documentary News
Release date : Apr 2, 2019
Countries of origin : Qatar
Official sites : Official website
Language : English
Production companies : Al Jazeera English
Summary Exploring the societal and political changes that shaped modern Turkey through Istanbul's diverse music and culture. "Music is an unrestricted culture. There's no difference between Greek, Rum or Istanbul music. They've all blended," says Ivi Dermanci. Dermanci is referring to Rebetiko, a musical style created by ethnic Greeks in the last years of the Ottoman Empire. When Istanbul was at the heart of the Ottoman Empire, it was one of the most ethnically diverse cities in history; Rebetiko was one of many cultural and musical variations.
Genres : Documentary News
Release date : Apr 2, 2019
Countries of origin : Qatar
Official sites : Official website
Language : English
Production companies : Al Jazeera English