Omar Faruk Tekbilek

TREE OF PATIENCE
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Tree of Patience - On his first release in over three years, acclaimed Turkish virtuoso Omar Faruk Tekbilek expands his ..Mediterranean sound.. beyond political, religious and geographic boundaries. Joined by an all-star cast of music luminaries including Enrique Morente, Arto Tuncboyaciyan, David Darling, Steve Roach and long-time collaborator Brian Keane, Omar Faruk applies his unity-in-diversity approach to a collection of songs colored with traditional Sufi melodies, Middle Eastern flavors and distinct traces of folk and flamenco. The result: a contemporary world music sound that is uplifting and exuberant, intuitive and spiritual.__________________________________________________ ______________
OMAR FARUK TEKBILEK'S BIO
Sufi musician and virtuoso, Omar Faruk Tekbilek is one of the most sought-after musicians whose work transcends political boundaries while maintaining traditional sensibilities in a way few artists can manage. He is a virtuoso on several instruments: nay (bamboo flute), zurna (double-reed oboe like instrument), baglama (long-necked lute) and percussion, as well as a masterful performer on dozens more. Omar Faruk brilliantly interprets the Sufi, folk, and contemporary music of the Middle East. This award-winning spiritual artist has released many critically acclaimed albums, collaborates with master musicians from all over the world, and tours internationally.
For more information, please visit his website: http://www.omarfaruktekbilek.com ____________________________________________________________ _____ This page is maintained by Gate Productions