Aydemir, Murat & Christos Barbas
Book Of Birds
Seven years ago Murat Aydemir and Christos Barbas recorded their first album The Mountain and the Tree in Istanbul, containing original compositions for Tanbur & Ney. On their newest album Book of Birds they create a collection of contemporary compositions inspired by and based on the modal traditions of the wider middle eastern and mediterranean traditions. Their unique mastership on their instruments serves as a prism, a meeting point, for different pieces from different composers to take new shape. Book of Birds reflects the Turkish-Greek duo's artistic growth, their commitment to refining and pushing forward the boundaries of their art, and also stands as a testament not only to their own friendship and profound connection to their community and roots, but as well to the labour and creativity of a much wider collective of artists and musical scene.