Meydana Gel ('Come to the Square' in Turkish) is the first single from Meral Polat’s new album, MEYDAN. Release concert is planned for Sep 28th in Paradiso Noord (Tolhuistuin)
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MixedWorldMusic
"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."
