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Istanbul: Songs of the City
TV Episode | Documentary, News
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 ...See moreExploring 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. Written by Ulf Kjell Gür See less
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Director
Faysal Soysal
Writer
Faysal Soysal
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Status
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Updated Apr 3, 2019
Release date
Apr 3, 2019 (Qatar)

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5 cast members
Name Known for
Ivi Dermanci
Self / Musician Self / Musician   See fewer
Al Jazeera World (2007)
Sema Moritz
Self / Singer Self / Singer   See fewer
For My Son (2015)
Gülper Refig
Self / Musicologist Self / Musicologist   See fewer
Madame (1989)
Karen Sarhon
Self Self   See fewer
The Club (2021)
Sadettin Ökten
Self / Musician Self / Musician   See fewer
Al Jazeera World (2007)
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