Gaye Su Akyol | TootArd

Psychedelic Turkish music and SWANA electro-disco in a unique, genre-defying concert

Gaye Su Akyol 

Gaye Su Akyol takes a futuristic approach with an innovative mix of Turkish psychedelia and folk song, surf music and ʼ90s Western rock. The widely acclaimed Istanbul-based singer, songwriter, and producer has recently broadened her palette: starting with Anatolian folk and pop, adding African and Middle Eastern sounds, the soul revolution, disco, and rock from other cultures. As an astute observer of what’s happened to her country, Akyol’s lyrics lure, puzzle, and often surprise. Through sonic expansion and invention, unpredictable sounds, words, and notions are woven together, mingling and dancing in new ways. She describes her most recent album as “a meteor of fresh Turkish psychedelia, fused with my own musical and philosophical journey spiced with dance, pain, hope, blood, sweat and tears, crowded with herds of wild horses.”

TootArd

TootArd, a genre-fluid duo comprising visionary brothers Hasan and Rami Nakhleh, is celebrated for their boundless creativity, consistently reshaping their musical landscape with each new release. Their artistry is a fusion of global pop hooks and quarter-tone melodic lines, crafting a distinctive blend of disco and dance music that draws inspiration from the rich musical traditions of SWANA (SouthWest Asia, North Africa) and beyond. TootArd effortlessly melds retro funk elements with a contemporary, high-sheen sonic palette, resulting in a captivating and boundary-pushing musical journey. Their music transcends geographical borders, captivating audiences worldwide and solidifying their status as a dynamic force in the global music scene.

On Thu, Sep 19, Gaye Su Akyol performs first, followed by TootArd. On Fri, Sep 20, TootArd performs first, followed by Gaye Su Akyol.