Songs
from the album, Second Nature
These are just preview samples. You need a valid account and be logged in to hear the full tracks.
- country:Canada
- style(s):Turkish
- label:World Trip Records
- type:Band
- gender:male, female
- instrumentation:instrumental, vocal
- artist posted by:Mainstage Management Inc.
Line up
- Chris Gartner (bass)
- Debashis Sinha (percussion)
- Didem Basar (kanun)
- Ismail Hakki Fenciouglu (oud)
- Michael Occhipinti (electric guitar)
- Ozan Boz (electric guitar)
- Ozgu Ozman (vocal)
Links
Minor Empire is the brainchild of guitarist/composer/producer Ozan Boz and vocalist Ozgu Ozman. Inspired by the traditional music of their homeland of Turkey, they've forged a sound that is simultaneously contemporary and traditional, adventurous yet accessible. It represents a confluence of Turkish and Western musical styles. "I see them as coexisting together while keeping their original shapes," Ozan explains. Fleshing out his sonic vision is a stellar cast of musicians, including Ismail Hakki Fencioglu (oud), Didem Basar (kanun), Debashis Sinha (darbuka, bendir, and asma davul), Sidar Demirer (saz), Selim Sesler (clarinet), Michael Occhipinti (guitar), and Chris Gartner (bass).
"Minor Empire's debut concert was an impressive affair all around. Musically sophisticated and well played they also demonstrated their ability to draw the community and a broader audience together, celebrating their CD release to a full house at Lula Lounge. Congratulations and we look forward to next time"
Alan Davis, Small World Music Society
The captivating voice you hear on the CD "Second Nature" belongs to Ozgu Ozman, a native of Turkey who lives here. She's the lead singer with Minor Empire. I love how their sound blurs the lines between electronic and traditional Turkish music. I like how textured and trippy it is, and I especially like the guitars on this album - ominous and psychedelic. Ozan Boz, who is also from Turkey, formed Minor Empire with Ozman. To get the sound they wanted, they brought in Michael Occhipinti, Chris Gartner, Debashis Sinha and a couple of virtuoso Turkish-Canadian musicians from Montreal, and together they made a fine record.",
Errol Nazareth, CBC Radio One