oriental music, reggae flavour, electronic treatments of turkish instruments

summer 2008 concert: May 8, International Memphis in May Festival, Memphis USA concert: May 10 M.A.D.E Festival, Se concert: May 11, Sodra Theatern, Stockholm Se concert: 14 may MSÜ fındıklı, Istanbul, TR live: May 23 Nayah, Istanbul,TR concert: Jun 22 One Love Festival, Istanbul, TR concert: Sep 28 Ramadan Nights Festival, Barcelona, ES
Roots released "Roots" is full of fun, excitement, vigor, eccentricities, oddities and tradition… just like Istanbul, BaBa Zula’s hometown

Reinvigorating roots [EN] March 2008 // interview by Anil Prasad [innerviews.org] Turkey's most popular alternative band makes waves worldwide

roots “Roots” possesses the analog, authentic rock’n roll sound BaBa Zula grew up listening to in the late-60s, courtesy of cult-favorite Turkish producer Mehmet Ateş. By using the most symbolic instruments of Turkish culture, the wooden spoons and the saz - an instrument that stands out as the first and only Turkish instrument that has been electrified - BaBa Zula’s roots serve as the foundation for their experimentation.
duble oryantal Intrepid buccaneers and experimentalists Baba Zula continue to explore uncharted waters with this, their third "Duble Oryantal (Belly Double)" album on Doublemoon. Mixed and mastered in the heart of mega-city Istanbul by legendary British dub producer Mad Professor, who also worked on their last outing "Psychebelly Dance Music", "Duble Oryantal" is the culmination of years of fearless musical adventuring, and as usual there's a talented and eclectic supporting cast on board for a share of the bounty.

abbasağa park Video clip of BaBa ZuLa's "Abbasağa Park"	azmak bridge Video clip of Azmak Köprüsü by BaBa ZuLa from the soundtrack of Dondurmam Gaymak
belly dancer Photo gallery of Belly Dancers and Performers dancing with Baba Zula.	live drawing by ceren oykut Drawings by Ceren Oykut, part of the BaBa Zula's live performings.
video clips Video Clips and Live Performances of Baba Zula.	♪ roots Roots samples. A decade and an inch has passed since BaBa Zula set out on their journey to make modern music influenced by "vintage" traditions, instruments and recording techniques.