Multicultural musical wizards Pink Martini set to again charm Istanbul

By Hilal Ustuk

ISTANBUL (AA) – Stopping by Türkiye on their European tour, the band Pink Martini will perform at Istanbul’s Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theater in Istanbul next Tuesday, July 26.

Combining melodies and rhythms from many regions of the world, the band characterize themselves as musical archaeologists who present their findings in modern form.

Featuring vocals by China Forbes and Storm Large, the band will perform a variety of tunes, including Brazilian street songs, French chansons, 1930s Cuban music, and Samurai love ballads.

They are well known for their albums – all of which have gone gold or platinum – Sympathique, Get Happy, Hey Eugene, Splendor in the Grass, and Je Dis Oui.

The band's songs have been featured on such top TV series as La Casa de Papel (Money Heist), The West Wing, and Desperate Housewives.

Having performed in Türkiye several times, including 2005, 2012, and 2019, the band have a dedicated Turkish fanbase, and are sure to be greeted by an enthusiastic crowd when they take the stage.