An Evening in Istanbul

I was in Istanbul in May 2008, working on a radio adaptation of “My name is Red” with the director John Dryden. In the evenings after work, we would often wander about town to experience the wonderful city life and kept our recorders with us just incase we would chance upon something useful. In a little restaurant on La Rue Française (Cezayir Sokak) we met a local Oud player and singer who promised us some renditions of Turkish classical songs, which we hoped would help influence our radio project. Unfortunately i’m unaware of his name, and am thus unable to provide due credit.

Equipment: Nagra Ares BB+, AT 825

© Ayush Ahuja , John Dryden