The Music of Islam, Vol. 9: Mawlawiyah Music of the Whirling Dervishes, Turkey
Very few have actually had the unforgettable experience of  seeing the world-famous Whirling Dervishes. The musicians in Turkey were so  receptive to contributing toThe Music of Islamseries that they  held a special performance for producer David Parsons to witness and  record. Originally recorded in an annex of the Great Sueleymaniye Mosque in  Istanbul, Turkey, the ensemble tracks were re-recorded in an Istanbul  recording studio for better sound quality.The ensemble performing here  is the Galata Mevlevi Music and Sema Ensemble, based in Istanbul. Most of  these musicians can also be heard onVolume Fourteen: Mystic Music  Through the Ages.