ZaraCountry of origin:Turkey Type of music generally:Mainstream pop and traditional world music Status:Most recent release, Özlenenler (2003) See also:There are few web resources that I can find, but there are some Real Audio samples with a purchase link here (scroll to bottom of page) and videos at youtube here to start with Comparisons:Her singing style similar to other singers of traditional Middle Eastern material. Covers/own material:Traditional and covers General comments:She has a deep, dark voice, and while she's making contemporary versions of Turkish folk music, meaning that she includes contemporary instruments, the overall sound seems quite traditional to me most of the time. The sound is often mournful, sometimes lively, always a little edgy. A very interesting sound. (Neile) Recommended first album:Any Recordings:aventuRelease info:1999—Ulus Müsik Availability:Turkey and on import sites Ecto priority:Recommended for fans of traditional music Group members:Zara—vocals Guest artists:various Produced by:Iskender Ulus Comments:Mournful songs to break your heart. It's sad that our only recording of these is a tape that has grown muddy already—and the last song on each side is cut off. Still, worth listening to! (Neile) boyutRelease info:2001—Ulus Müzik Availability:Turkey, and on import sites Ecto priority:Recommended for fans of traditional music Group members:Zara—vocals Guest artists:Ismail Soyberk, Emrah Günaydin—bass Produced by:Iskender Ulus Comments:A lovely collection of songs, ranging from the most plaintive to lively. Gorgeous hardcover booklet with accompanying VCD. (Neile) misafirRelease info:2001—Ulus Müzik Availability:Turkey, and on import sites Ecto priority:Recommended for fans of traditional music Group members:Zara—vocals Guest artists:various Produced by:Iskender Ulus Comments:While this begins with a lively pop song, the mournful folk tunes quickly appear. Zara's voice is equally powerful singing pop as traditional tunes. This is perhaps my favourite of the three collections of hers we have. (Neile) |
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