Mercan Dede
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Much needed spiritual dimension
Mercan Dede, or his alter ego, Arkin Allen, presents a much needed spiritual dimension without the 80's overtones of being cliched or preachy. Beautiful, haunting music- suffusing techno beats with the traditional ney, yielding a new genre that has been dubbed 'sufi electronica'. Mercan Dede's remark that 'Sufism is about counterpoint' probably sums up the approach best.
Hajar, Singapore - 22 March 2006