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“ALQANTARA is our journey of connection – where the guitar and the oud, each with its own rich history, come together. Experience the captivating and unique fusion of these instruments with our dynamic duo that transcends boundaries and celebrates cultural diversity!”

We would like to introduce you to our exciting new musical endeavour – ALQANTARA, a guitar and oud duo where the rich, resonant tones of the guitar and the enchanting melodies of the oud come together in a unique blend of harmonies that transcends cultural, geographical and historical boundaries. The result is a dynamic musical dialogue full of rich, resonant and enchanting melodies, weaving a tapestry of music that echoes past traditions while sparking innovative, fresh, contemporary expressions, opening a new chapter for this long-standing musical pair.

Ozan Sarıtepe – Classical Guitar
Ozan Sarıtepe (1982-Turkey) began playing classical guitar at the age of 15. Today he is an internationally active recitalist, soloist and chamber musician.

Göksel Yılmaz – Oud
Göksel Yılmaz is a versatile musician, bandleader, composer and arranger influenced by traditional Turkish and Arabic music and styles like jazz, blues and classical music