By the Banks of the Red River
Okbari's 'By the Banks of the Red River' is a powerful and hypnotic collection of original instrumental and vocal compositions inspired by the poetic traditions of Turkey and the Middle East, combined with exciting traditional rhythms and innovative improvised pieces.
A unique blend of Middle Eastern and Indian instruments create percussion-driven pieces with simple but arresting melodies; 'Okbari' offers original compositions inspired by the rich traditions of India, Turkey, and the Arab world performed on over a dozen instruments.
A rich selection of traditional folk songs from Historic Armenia and Anatolian Turkey performed on the oud, vocals, violin, clarinet, dumbeg and riqq.
A collection of stirring original works composed for oud and middle eastern percussion inspired by the musical legacy of the late Alan Shavarsh Bardezbanian and based largely on traditional rhythmic forms such as the Turkish karsilama, the Greek kalamantiano and the Armenian curcuna...upbeat and danceable, while remaining deeply soulful and introspective.