Istanbul: Songs of the City

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.

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Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Éric Cantona Tamer Almisshal Killa Hakan Tim Raue

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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.

Details

Genres : Documentary News

Release date : Apr 2, 2019

Countries of origin : Qatar

Official sites : Official website

Language : English

Production companies : Al Jazeera English

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