Mehmet Akatay (Turkey) -  darbuka, percussion, vocal
Murat Coşkun (Germany) -  frame drum, percussion, vocal, hang-drum  
Bettina Castaño (Spain/Switzerland) – Flamenco dance, percussion

For the first time, the world-famous frame drum event Tamburi Mundi presents a concert in Istanbul! The public will see a fulminant encounter of three rhythm virtuosos, each of them a master of his art, presenting a unique program in Istanbul: the art of drumming combined with flamenco dance in their finest quality!

The outstanding and renowned master drummers Mehmet Akatay and Murat Coşkun show a virtuoso and soulfully art of percussion using instrument and rhythms from all over the world (Turkey, North Africa, Asia, Iran, South America, Italy, Spain). They meet the exceptional Swiss flamenco dancer Bettina Castaño from Sevilla (Spain) with her expressive body language and exceptional flamenco technique. Interacting together, they spark a veritable firework of rhythms!

For more information: Tamburi Mundi or Lycée Français St. Benoît Istanbul