RAST & 7L (The Czar Keys) – I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings

Turkey is often referred to as the meeting  point between East and West, a statement  verified by this selection of choice Turkish  grooves. The western rock, psych, funk and  jazz influences that began to be incorporated  into traditional Turkish sounds during the  late 60s and 70s can be heard here, as the  Anadolu pop sound of Turkeyma balanced  these new elements with the complex sounds  and rhythms developed over many years. All  tracks are referenced from their original 7"  releases, painstakingly tracked down from  various sources in and around Istanbul.  The marriage of these styles is original,  captivating and bound to freak you out.