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RELEASE DATE 21ST OCTOBER 2016
A Thousand Cranes CIGDEM ASLAN Çigdem Aslan's second album, "A Thousand Cranes" is a mesmerising sequel to the songs of the 1920's Smyrna and Istanbul of her debut album "Mortissa". Taking its name from the crane; a migratory bird that resonates with strong symbolism in many cultures and mythologies; with "A Thousand Cranes", Çigdem too is migrating through ages and across borders to continue her journey and explore songs of Athens, the Balkans and South East Anatolia. Keeping true to this lyrical journey, this second album was recorded in one of Athens' historical studios AntArt, where the likes of Theodorakis and Hadjidakis recorded their most famous compositions. A band of world class musicians, led once again by the musical director Nikolaos Baimpas, accompanies her journey with a modern and crisp sound, embellishing the deep rooted melodies with modern jazzy influences and inspired improvisations. ALBUM LAUNCH - King's Place, London, 23rd November
Label: Asphalt Tango Records File Under: World music / Turkey Catalogue No: CDATR5716 Barcode: 4015698007794 Price: FULL PRICE Format: 1 CD Packaging: digipack
Also available: CDATR4313 Mortissa "Her debut solo album shows she’s a rising star and a truly sublime singer of rebetika - this isn’t just a great record from London musicians, but a release of international significance." ***** London Evening Standard Chosen as an Album of the Year in Songlines (2013) Cover artist in fROOTS (Dec 2014)
Track listing: 1. Kardiokleftra (Heart Thief) 3:07 / 2. I Mortissa tis Kokkinias (Mortissa from Kokkinia) 2:46 / 3. Ithela na ‘rtho to vradi (I wanted to come by tonight) 5:10 / 4. Çile Bülbülüm (Sing my nightingale) 2:02 / 5. Evlerinin Önü Handir (In front of her house is an inn) 2:34 / 6. Tourna (Crane) 4:33 / 7. Destmala min (My Handkerchief) 2:53 / 8. Zaira (Zaira) 3:04 / 9. Gennithika gia na Pono (Born to suffer) 3:51 / 10. I Lili i Skandaliara (Cheeky Lili) 3:49 / 11. Lingo Lingo Siseler - Ana Mori (Clinking bottles - Oh mother) 5:07 / 12. Feraye – Apopse Sto Diko Sou Mahala (Feraye - Tonight at your neighbourhood) 5:53 / 13. To Minore tis Aygis (Minor song of dawn) 5:48