MAGIC CARPET SESSIONS | Adventurous, intimate & crossing borders with music from around the world!
Şenkop ★ Anatolian Folk Jazz Trio ★ Magic Carpet Sessions ♫
Thursday 14.05.2026 @ Mezrab

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Şenkop” derives its name from two powerful elements: “Şen,” the Turkish word for joy and
cheerfulness, and “syncopation,” the rhythmic technique that adds excitement and
unexpected accents to music. If translated to English, the band’s name would aptly be
“Joycopation” – a somewhat whimsical reflection of their musical approach.

Frankly, this name encapsulates the band’s artistic mission: discovering authentic folk songs from Anatolia and neighboring regions and reimagining them with vibrant, contemporary
arrangements that infuse with joyful energy, while preserving their cultural essence.
The band’s distinctive sound comes from their innovative fusion of jazz harmonies with traditional makam music, carefully preserving the microtonal elements that give Anatolian music its unique character. Şenkop approaches Anatolian musical tradition as a rich mosaic shaped by the diverse multitudes that have called the region home throughout history. This multicultural perspective allows them to explore the nuanced musical languages of Turkish,

Kurdish, Armenian, Greek, Assyrian, and many other cultures that have contributed to
Anatolia’s extraordinary musical heritage.Through their performances, Şenkop creates a
bridge between Anatolia’s rich musical heritage and modern sensibilities, inviting audiences
to experience traditional songs in fresh, exhilarating ways!

ŞENKOP
Cem Mazlum (Percussion)
Rûbar Dindar (Keyboard-Vocal)
Ruşen Can Acet (Kabak Kemane – Vocal)

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Doors open: 19:45
Concert: 20:30
Tickets online: 14,50 EUR
Student tickets online (limited): 10 EUR

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#ANATOLIAN
#FOLK
#JAZZ
#ISTANBUL
#BRIDGE