World Music Wednesday is a new weekly segment on The North 103.3 FM. Every Wednesday at 4pm on Northland Afternoon, we will feature a brand new release or a significantly important past work from our vast library of music from around the world.
Support for World Music Wednesday comes from Simply Ballroom in Duluth's Craft District. https://www.simplyballroom.com/duluth
This week's World Music Artist Spotlight is Altın Gün.
Hailing from Amsterdam but coming from various backgrounds (Turkish, Indonesian, and Dutch), Altın Gün (which means "Golden Day" in Turkish) have captured the world’s imagination with their indelible fusion of psychedelic rock, deep funk, synthpop, and cosmic reggae, with the rich and incredibly diverse traditions of Anatolian and Turkish folk music.
The band released their 2018 debut, On, to critical acclaim and quickly earned a prestigious GRAMMY® Award nomination for “Best World Music Album” for their 2019 sophomore LP, Gece.
On their latest album ASK, the band recorded using vintage equipment and techniques, and the songs represent visionary new readings of traditional Turkish folk tunes, revealing how these ancient songs remain eternally resonant and ripe for reinterpretation.
Renowned for their dizzyingly hypnotic live performances, Altın Gün have toured to sold out audiences worldwide and have made festival appearances at Coachella, Primavera Sound, and Iceland Airwaves, to name a few.
ASK is currently out now via ATO Records.
www.altingunband.com
