Join us Saturday, March 28, at 11:30 am for Turkish classical and folk music, performed on traditional Turkish instruments, by Volkan Efe and his son Emre in between the morning and afternoon performances of The Forest of the Witch!
Plus, enjoy a dress-up station and coloring sheets! These activities are available after every performance: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm on Saturday.
The Forest of the Witch: Traditional Turkish Shadow Puppetry by US Karagoz Theatre Company
When rough-and-tumble Karagoz cuts down the tree in front of his house, the joke's on him — the tree is magical, there's a witch, and from now on, nothing will be the same…
This traditional style of puppetry is intended for all ages — adults and children alike — to enjoy together! Get tickets →
About the Performers
Originally from central Turkey, Volkan Efe began playing the oud as a teenager under his father's guidance and performed extensively throughout high school and college. Since moving to the U.S. In 2002, Volkan performed with Turkish music ensembles in Washington, DC, Chicago, and Boston. Volkan’s musical work spans Turkish classical, folk, and ceremonial Ottoman traditions, with a special interest in the expressive and historical depth of the makam system. He is a recipient of The Boston Foundation LAB Grant and the Passim Iguana Fund, and curates the Makam Healing Project, the Crossroads of Sound, and the Bosphorus to Boston concert series. He also directs the Boston Meshk Ensemble, a Boston-based Turkish music chorus. Volkan has appeared at venues including MIT, Harvard, Tufts, public libraries, churches, and arts spaces throughout the Boston area. In addition to the oud, he performs on the ney, tanbur, kanun and kemençe.
For this special performance, Volkan will be joined by his son Emre. Together they will present Turkish classical and folk music on traditional instruments including oud, lavta, kanun, and bağlama, along with selections from the Karagöz shadow-play song repertoire. Emre has been studying bağlama with master musician Fatih Acun for the past two years, representing a new generation of musicians carrying forward these rich musical traditions.
