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Kolektif İstanbul
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Kolektif İstanbul is a high-energy band formed in Istanbul in 2006 that fuses Anatolian and Balkan music with jazz and funk. Founded by French saxophonist Richard Laniepce, they draw inspiration from traditional wedding musicians and are known for their joyful onstage improvisation. The lineup includes vocalist Aslı Doğan, clarinetist Talat Karaoğlu and Ertan Şahin, one of the rare musicians in Turkey to play the sousaphone, and they've performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival and Istanbul Jazz Festival. With albums including Balkanatolia (2006) and Kısmet (2021), they're known for popular tracks like "Hamamcı Teyze" and "Gül Ali."
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Kolektif İstanbul? ▾
Kolektif İstanbul is a high-energy band formed in Istanbul in 2006 that fuses Anatolian and Balkan music with jazz and funk. Founded by French saxophonist Richard Laniepce, they draw inspiration from traditional wedding musicians and are known for their joyful onstage improvisation. The lineup includes vocalist Aslı Doğan, clarinetist Talat Karaoğlu and Ertan Şahin, one of the rare musicians in Turkey to play the sousaphone, and they've performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival and Istanbul Jazz Festival. With albums including Balkanatolia (2006) and Kısmet (2021), they're known for popular tracks like "Hamamcı Teyze" and "Gül Ali."
Where does Kolektif İstanbul perform / which events are they playing? ▾
Kolektif İstanbul will perform at the following upcoming events: Babylon (Istanbul), Balkan Wedding Party — 06 Nov 2026