Nov
20
Thursday
GÜRKAN KARACAN & KOMBO
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GÜRKAN KARACAN & KOMBO
Urban Anatolian - Oriental Fusion
This transcultural music ensemble, led by Gürkan Karacan, blends the tonal colours of Anatolia with contemporary funk grooves — sometimes powerful and rhythmic, sometimes emotional and full of feeling.
The soul of the Bağlama (saz) breathes a mystical, poetic depth into this mosaic, while Turkish and Swiss folk songs are reimagined through electronic elements into danceable vessels of hope. The resulting sound is unique, rooted neither in East nor West, but firmly grounded in the present — in a reality that seeks its origins while simultaneously unfolding in boundless expanses.
GÜRKAN KARACAN
Istanbul/Zurich
He sings, plays instruments, composes original works, shapes his productions with care and immerses himself into profound philosophical reflections. Inspired by Istanbul’s rich music scene and the ancient folk melodies of Anatolia, the artist aims to spread both -depth and joy-through his music, while continuing to build bridges from his second homeland, Switzerland, where he came for his education. Beginning his musical journey with the bağlama at the age of twelve, he evolved into a versatile talent, complementing his engineering studies with intimate live performances. Over ten years in Switzerland, he
...GÜRKAN KARACAN & KOMBO
Urban Anatolian - Oriental Fusion
This transcultural music ensemble, led by Gürkan Karacan, blends the tonal colours of Anatolia with contemporary funk grooves — sometimes powerful and rhythmic, sometimes emotional and full of feeling.
The soul of the Bağlama (saz) breathes a mystical, poetic depth into this mosaic, while Turkish and Swiss folk songs are reimagined through electronic elements into danceable vessels of hope. The resulting sound is unique, rooted neither in East nor West, but firmly grounded in the present — in a reality that seeks its origins while simultaneously unfolding in boundless expanses.
GÜRKAN KARACAN
Istanbul/Zurich
He sings, plays instruments, composes original works, shapes his productions with care and immerses himself into profound philosophical reflections. Inspired by Istanbul’s rich music scene and the ancient folk melodies of Anatolia, the artist aims to spread both -depth and joy-through his music, while continuing to build bridges from his second homeland, Switzerland, where he came for his education. Beginning his musical journey with the bağlama at the age of twelve, he evolved into a versatile talent, complementing his engineering studies with intimate live performances. Over ten years in Switzerland, he established a solid network through concerts across the country and graced prestigious stages across Europe. Alongside his solo career, he founded “Gürkan Karacan & Kombo,” an ensemble of distinguished international musicians, delivering unforgettable performances at numerous festivals and esteemed events.
Links:
All Platforms: Gürkan Karacan
https://linktr.ee/gurkankaracan
Line up:
Gürkan Karacan - Vocals, Guitar, Bağlama
Mauro Reimann - Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute
Reto Ammann - Oud, Accordion, Synthesizer
Ueli Heiniger - Bass
Fabio Meier - Drums, Percussion
Deniz Sahin - Dancer
Türöffnung: 19h. Konzertbeginn: 20h
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Sale ends on Thursday, 20.11.2025 17:00
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GÜRKAN KARACAN & KOMBO is organised by:
Verein SKKZ, Soziales, Kunst und Kultur / Zürich
Category: Concert / Other music genres
