ARIFA
ANATOLIAN ALCHEMY
CD release tour
2012-2013 : Paris | Havana | Amsterdam
A magical blending of East and West
'Arifa combines the musical heritage of Babylon, Istanbul, Bucharest and Amsterdam with electronics and contemporary improvisations. The result transcends the sum of its parts and a journey far into the realm of imagination.'
Songlines Magazine UK sep 2011
'In its exquisite beauty this debut album holds up to the level of the best works of Anouar Brahem.'
Volkskrant - Neherlands, 4 Nov 2010 *****
'Dutch quartet Arifa is currently one of the most promising Dutch world music ensembles around.
Moving between traditional oriental sounds, jazz and improvised music.'
Music Center Netherlands 21 sep 2011
Mehmet Polat (TR) ud
Franz von Chossy (DE) piano
Alex Simu (RO) sax, clarinet & live laptop
Sjahin During (TR/NL) Afro Anatolian percussion
Concert dates 2012-2013
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