Who Doesn't Mind the Rain Alanya Fallen Under the Spell of Jazz
The jazz festival, organized for the twentieth time by the Alanya Municipality, started with great interest from art lovers in front of the historical Red Tower, despite the rainy weather.
Music Festival in a Historical Atmosphere
The opening program was attended by Alanya Mayor Osman Tarık Özçelik, ALTAV President Abdurrahman Açıkalın, Alanya University Rector Prof. Dr. Turan Sağer, the festival's guest of honor producer İzzet Öz and many citizens attended. Speaking at the event, President Özçelik drew attention to the nearly quarter-century history of the festival and supported the organization by Palmeras Hotels, Migros, ATM Transfer and Turkey Tourism Development Agency (TGA). He thanked the officials. President Özçelik said, "We will listen to unique, enjoyable music in front of the Red Tower, built 800 years ago, and the Shipyard, built 799 years ago." He said.
Nostalgic Tunes Made Their Mark on the Night
After the speeches, Önder Focan and Şallıel Kardeşler, who took the stage, gave the audience energetic moments with their "Funkbook" project. Young vocalist Cansu Nihal Akarsu also accompanied the performance. Later in the night, British band The Puppini Sisters took the stage. Combining the nostalgic swing atmosphere of the forties with modern jazz tones, the band received full marks from the audience. At the end of the concert, a special plaque for the twentieth anniversary was presented to the artists by President Özçelik, Açıkalın and businessman Ramazan Caner. The music festival will continue until September 20.
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