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Journeys of a Sufi Musician
Kudsi Erguner
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Description for Journeys of a Sufi Musician
Kudsi Erguner spent his childhood in the Sufi gathering places of Istanbul, mastering the reed flute of the Turkish Mevlevi tradition; and his adulthood roaming the world, performing with the likes of Peter Brook, Jean-Michel Jarre and Peter Gabriel. This work is a memoir of a musician at the crossroads of East and West. Translator(s): Mayers, Annette Courtenay. Num Pages: 142 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVT; AVGD; AVRN; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 157 x 11. Weight in Grams: 288.
Kudsi Erguner spent his childhood in the Sufi gathering places of Istanbul, mastering the reed flute of the Turkish Mevlevi tradition; and his adulthood roaming the world, performing with the likes of Peter Brook, Jean-Michel Jarre and Peter Gabriel. The collision of the vanishing Sufi traditions and the burgeoning 'world music' scene is beautifully rendered in these recollections from Kudsi's childhood interwoven with his experiences in showbiz. This work is a remarkable memoir of a musician at the crossroads of East and West.
Kudsi Erguner spent his childhood in the Sufi gathering places of Istanbul, mastering the reed flute of the Turkish Mevlevi tradition; and his adulthood roaming the world, performing with the likes of Peter Brook, Jean-Michel Jarre and Peter Gabriel. The collision of the vanishing Sufi traditions and the burgeoning 'world music' scene is beautifully rendered in these recollections from Kudsi's childhood interwoven with his experiences in showbiz. This work is a remarkable memoir of a musician at the crossroads of East and West.
Product Details
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Saqi Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
142
Condition
New
Number of Pages
142
Format
Multiple-component retail product
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780863565472
SKU
V9780863565472
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About Kudsi Erguner
Kudsi Erguner has performed throughout the world, and worked with such artists as Peter Gabriel, Maurice Bejart, Peter Brook and Didier Lockwood. He lives and works in Paris as a musician, composer, musicologist, teacher, author and translator.
Reviews for Journeys of a Sufi Musician
'A story of our time, of the search for eroding values, a living tradition.' -from foreword by Peter Brook 'Superb book ...' Outside Books Best Books of 2005 'Erguner is the real thing, and this is an invaluable production.' fRoots 'I much enjoyed Kudsi Erguner's autobiography ... which gives a wonderful picture of the trials of being ... Read more