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-= An intimate journey through Anatolian music, contemporary expression and deep listening =-Join Muharrem Aslan for an intimate solo performance where the rich musical traditions of Anatolia meet contemporary musical expression through voice and bağlama.
Moving through traditional melodies, makams, rhythms and improvisation, Sounds of Anatolia invites audiences into a musical space shaped by listening, connection and emotional experience — qualities also informed by Aslan’s work as a music therapist.
-= Full details =-
At the heart of Sounds of Anatolia is the bağlama, an instrument deeply connected to the musical and cultural landscape of Anatolia. Moving between instrumental works and songs, Aslan draws on traditional melodies, makams and rhythmic forms while approaching them through his own contemporary musical language.
The performance explores the meeting point between tradition and new musical expression, allowing the distinctive sound of the bağlama and the human voice to move between rhythmic intensity, improvisation and moments of stillness.
As both a performing musician and a music therapist, Aslan’s relationship with music extends beyond the stage. His professional practice has deepened his exploration of listening, communication and the ways music can create connection and emotional resonance. This perspective subtly informs the way he approaches performance and his relationship with an audience.
Alongside traditional and contemporary approaches to the bağlama, Aslan’s playing also incorporates his distinctive Fourtemolo technique, extending the rhythmic and expressive possibilities of the instrument.
Sounds of Anatolia is ultimately a journey through rhythm, tradition and new musical expression — carrying the sounds of Anatolia into a contemporary Australian performance setting while creating space for attentive listening, reflection and connection.
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-= About Muharrem Aslan =-
Muharrem Aslan is an Anatolian composer, vocalist, bağlama player and music therapist based in Australia.
His music is rooted in the diverse musical traditions of Anatolia, bringing traditional makams, rhythmic structures and melodic forms into conversation with contemporary approaches to composition and performance.
Aslan performs both instrumental works and songs, exploring the expressive possibilities of the bağlama while maintaining a strong connection to the musical traditions from which his work emerges. His playing also incorporates his distinctive Fourtemolo technique as one element of his broader instrumental language.
Alongside his artistic career, Aslan works as a music therapist. His experience in music therapy has deepened his understanding of music as a means of communication, connection and emotional expression, and this perspective also informs his approach to composition and live performance.
Through Sounds of Anatolia, Aslan brings these different strands of his musical life together in a personal exploration of tradition, contemporary expression and the experience of listening.
-= Evening Flow =-
7.00pm - Doors open & complimentary chai is served
7.30pm - 9.00pm - Performance
-= Tickets =-
Tickets: $40 + booking fee
🎟 https://events.humanitix.com/muharrem-aslan-sounds-of-anatolia-or-the-open-space
* Limited Spaces - please book early to ensure your place.
-= Getting there =-
Held @ The Open Space
11 Acacia Pl, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Tram line 109 towards Box Hill, stop #25 River Blvd/Victoria St.
Paid parking is available in the public car park at Acacia Place, and across Victoria Street in Victoria Gardens shopping complex. Free parking in Harrison court and surrounds. We are on the lower ground level of Acacia Place.
Disabled access: If you park within the paid parking station off Acacia Place you will be on the same level as our studio. If you enter from Victoria Street level, a lift is available at the top of the first set of steps leading down to the river.
* Please take a moment to select your event thoughtfully, as we are unable to provide refunds. However, all tickets are transferable to the person(s) of your choice. The only time we can make an exception to our no-refund policy is if the event is sold out and we're able to help find a new home for your tickets. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
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