07/15/11

Turkey’s Antalya Jazz Festival Begins Next Week

Macy Gray, Al Di Meola and Cesaria Evora are among the headliners

By Jeff Tamarkin

The Antalya Jazz Festival, held at the world-renowned Ancient Theatre of Aspendos in Turkey, takes place from July 20-24.

Hosted by the General Directorate of Information of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the festival is presented in one of the best-preserved ancient Roman-era theaters in the world.

The festival opens on July 20 with fado singer Monica Molina, accompanied by the Mehmet İkiz trio and China Moses. Also scheduled to perform are Lisa Ekdahl, Cesaria Evora, Macy Gray, Al Di Meola World Sinfonia and Fahir Atakoğlu.

Festival tickets can be purchased from Biletix.

The full schedule is as follows:

July 20
Monica Molina
China Moses And Mehmet Ikiz Trio

July 21
Nina Katamadze And Insinght
Lisa Ekdahl

July 22
Cesaria Evora
L'orchestre De Contrebasses

July 23
Macy Gray
New York Gypsy All-Stars

July 24
Fahir Atakoglu Trio
Al Di Meola World Sinfonia