Meral Polat, with her powerful new album MEYDAN, celebrates the untamed voice of a woman living on her own terms. This album is a bold celebration of female strength and independence, building on the introspective journey of her debut ``Ez Ki Me.`` MEYDAN expands her unique sound, weaving together Anatolian and Mesopotamian music with vibrant influences from Mali Blues and Nigerian Afrobeat. Featuring diverse collaborations and rich sonic textures, MEYDAN is an uplifting and forward-thinking addition to global sounds, jazz, and fusion.
"Challenged by two virtuoso companions, she (Meral) embarks on a meandering journey through Anatolian folk, Kurdish sounds, and Afro-American blues."
Gonzo
"Her mourning fuels the raw blues with which she imbues Anatolian folk and mountain songs with that contemporary perspective. Emotions permeate "Ez Kî Me." "Wayê" sounds as if going into battle."
Jazzism
The atmosphere of the album is quite unique and takes the listener to another world."
Songlines
"The sparse and repetitive soundscape created by the two turns out to be exceptionally effective in enhancing the spell that Polat casts with her deeply felt rendition of her father's poetry."
Heaven
"A fascinating debut full of powerful, modern Anatolian folk rock that grabs your soul in all its fearlessness."
