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Turkey gears up for summer with jazz festival, concerts, ballet, and ferry workshops
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Turkey gears up for summer with jazz festival, concerts, ballet, and ferry workshops

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Kaş Jazz Festival will hold its eighth edition from August 28-30 with the theme "roots and migrations."
  • The festival will feature artists like Anıl Şallıel, Julia Biel, and Şenay Lambaoğlu, alongside workshops and DJ sets.
  • Other cultural events include the Blind Fest with Tom Odell, a "Little Red Riding Hood" ballet, and summer programs on the İş Vapur ferry.

Kaş is set to host its eighth Jazz Festival from August 28 to 30, centered around the theme "roots and migrations." The event, held at Setur Marina, will showcase a diverse lineup including Anıl Şallıel's 166 Days project, Julia Biel, Şenay Lambaoğlu, Jembaa Groove, Feride Hakim Quintet, Michel Godard Trio, and Homeland. Beyond musical performances, the festival will offer interviews, workshops, and DJ sets, blending music with the natural surroundings. Tickets are now on sale.

Meanwhile, music lovers can also look forward to Blind Fest on June 23-24 at Lifepark, featuring British singer-songwriter Tom Odell as the headliner for the first night. Sena Şener and Murat Ceylan Wish will also perform. Additionally, the classic ballet "Little Red Riding Hood" will be staged on June 13 at the İstanbul Lütfi Kırdar Anadolu Auditorium, presented by Svetlana Antipova Classical Dance School and Studio, promising a dynamic and touching performance for the whole family.

İş Sanat is launching its summer season with a series of seminars and workshops aboard the İş Vapur ferry at Galataport. Throughout June, attendees can engage in discussions on opera, cinema, and Istanbul's culture, while children can participate in creative writing and art workshops. The series kicks off today with opera director Figen Ayhan's talk, "Films with Opera Running Through Them." Further details on the ferry events and İş Sanat's full program are available on their website.

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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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