About This Event
Muharrem Aslan - Sounds of Anatolia takes place at The Open Space, 11 Acacia Place, Abbotsford, on Saturday, 5 December 2026 at 7:00 pm.
The performance places the bağlama at its centre, moving between instrumental works and songs. Aslan draws on traditional Anatolian melodies, makams and rhythmic forms, approached through his own contemporary musical language. The program includes the sound of the bağlama and voice, with rhythmic passages, improvisation and quieter moments.
Alongside traditional and contemporary approaches to the instrument, Aslan incorporates his Fourtemolo technique, extending the bağlama’s rhythmic and expressive possibilities. As a performing musician and music therapist, his professional practice has also informed his exploration of listening, communication and music’s emotional resonance.
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