Memphis in May International Festival Presents

SPLENDORS OF TURKEY

Centuries of Turkish tradition come alive as Memphis in May hosts Splendors of Turkey at The Orpheum Theatre. This phenomenal evening features the Anatolian Sun Quartet, performing traditional Turkish folk music and the performers of BaBa Zula, who combine belly dancing, elaborate costumes, whirling dervishes and live animation to create a cultural experience like no other. Patrons will also have an opportunity to sample authentic Turkish cuisine prepared by Chef Gencer Üzümlü of the Istanbul Culinary Institute. Travel to Turkey and never leave town!

 

The Orpheum Theatre

203 South Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103

May 8, 2008 • 7:00 pm

Tickets: $12.00

Groups (20+): $ 8

Ticketmaster (901) 525-1515

Click Here for Tickets to Splendors of Turkey

 

Sponsored by MATCU - Memphis Area Teachers Credit Union

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Performing at Beale Street Music Festival

Saturday May 3 & Sunday May 4:

 

  Turkish rock band, Duman, will be the featured international artist at the 2008 Beale Street Music   

  Festival. This award-winning band made the cover of Turkish Rolling Stone Magazine in July 2007 

  and has been named Group of the Year in numerous Turkish publications and enjoys a huge

  following. Duman combines traditional Balkan and Anatolian folk music and modern rock to

  produce its innovative sound. Duman has hit the road again and begun work on a new album to

  be released in early 2008.

  For more information on Duman, check out their website at http://www.halimizduman.com.

Duman includes lead vocalist, Kaan Tongoze; lead guitarist, Batuhan Mutlugil; and bass guitarist, Ari Barokas.