Sound Propositions

This mix accompanies the LISTENING THROUGH MIMAROĞLU episode,  featuring director Serdar Kökçeoğlu discussing his work and the  Mimaroglu project in particular. I originally had in mind a second  episode with interviews with other musicians I met while in Istanbul,  but for a variety of reasons not everyone was comfortable speaking for  audio, or we were otherwise unable to find an opportunity to record. Of  course there are also linguistic barriers. Save polished corporate  aesthetics for the professionals, this podcast is more interested in  something else. So instead I present İSTANBUL EKSPRES, a bonus mix of  music from Istanbul artists old and new. You can also read my interview with Ipek Gorgun. at www.acloserlisten.com We  spoke about some of her favorite Anatolian psychedelic bands, among  other things. Since the 1990s, international music publications like the  Wire have become hip to Turkish rock from the 60s and 70s. Artists from  tha