BURAK DEMIR ~ klavyeler, dijital sistemler, vokal

He is a 27-year old spiritual. A new world person respecting the soul of livings. Hi blended electronic sounds and the ethnic melodies with a touch of myst inside. The very first release of his concept Dreamin' Istanbul yields his compositions in a melange of multicultural diversity, melodic richness and the techno philosophy. Aiming to share his solely unique music with the world, along with the greatest magic of local tunes and contemporary rhythms. . www.burakdemir.com

OZGE METIN ~ volin, vocals

One of the leading members of Dreamin' Istanbul ensemble, with an incredible musical talent. She performed in classical concerts with trio and quartet groups after her education in M.S.U. Conservatory. In 2001 she involved in the masterclass in "4th Ayvalik International Music Academy with Prof. Lukas David As well as piano and violin, she played accordion in concerts for two years. She is currently studying violin in M.S.U. Fine Arts Academy.

DENIZ ATALAY ~ percussion

Born in 22nd July in Istanbul. Started his music career in the band of Cavusoglu Highschool. He took stage in music contests of Hurriyet and Milliyet. He first played for Kerim Tekin in 1993 then worked with many popular artists like Yasar, Asya, Pinar Aylin, Meyra, Suat Suna, both in concerts and studio sessions. In 2001 he became a member of Grup Lotus for 6 years. In 2007 he joined Burak Demir's Dreamin' Istanbul project.

INCI SUNAR ~ bouzouki, acoustic guitar

She studied guitar performance in Istanbul Anatolian Fine Arts Highschool with Melih Guzel and took stage in AKM and CRR under direction of Faris Akarsu. She performed in the Miserables musical play in Galatasaray University as a chorist. In 1999 she participated to the Mediterranean Guitar Duo Master Class and studied with Reiner Stutz and Burkhard Wolk. She currently performs in the bands; Gocebe Sarkilar, Kamil Ozler 5+1 Band, Erkut Tackin Rock?n Roll Band, Stilliano Flikos Greek Project..

VOLKAN GUCER ~ dilli kaval (Turkish wooden flutes), irish whistles

With a professional career that spans more than 18 years, he has written and produced music for more than 40 TV series and films, as well as numerous documentaries and commercial jingles. He is best known for the songs; "Amerikali", "Gölge Çiçegi" that he composed for the movies with the same titles (Lyrics by Aysel Gürel). His Library CD's, "A Kanun Journey Through Turkiye" and "Vocal Maneouvers", catalogues many of his most exceptional works and has been distributed throughout Europe and Asia. He is a founding member of the Composers, Authors and Publishers Rights Organisation of Turkey, MSG. Along with his latest interest in the wooden flutes, he produced Dreamin' Istanbul of "Burak Demir", "Hancer" & Paslanmaz of "Burak Aziz" and "Koku" of Beyza Durmaz. He performed in three concerts in Rome and Istanbul, as the guest musician of Milagro Acustico. www.volkangucer.com

ALI OMER ORAL ~ ney, oud, vocals

His favorite quote; "If the notes come from the heart, it can reach to a heart". He believes in the sincerity in his music which brings him the best success. In the year 2000, he started to play oud in Guzelyali Culture and Art Center in Izmir city where he was born. When he started to blow Ney in 2003, then his journey into the universal taste of the music performing begun.
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