A Thousand Cranes

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• Aslan,
• Thousand

Çigdem Aslan's second album, "A Thousand Cranes" is a mesmerising sequel to the songs of the 1920's Smyrna and Istanbul of her debut album 'Mortissa'. Taking its name from the crane; a migratory bird that resonates with strong symbolism in many cultures and mythologies; with 'A Thousand Cranes', Çigdem too is migrating through ages and across borders to continue her journey and explore songs of Athens, the Balkans and South East Anatolia. Keeping true to this lyrical journey, this second album was recorded in one of Athens' historical studios AntArt, where the likes of Theodorakis and Hadjidakis recorded their most famous compositions. A band of world class musicians, led once again by the musical director Nikolaos Baimpas, accompanies her journey with a modern and crisp sound, embellishing the deep rooted melodies with modern jazzy influences and inspired improvisations.