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ENG "Deda Gagitavda" is a Georgian lament from the Tusheti region and means "Your Mother Is Devastated". This live recording is from KARA's first performance, which was held in Berlin, Germany, at the beautiful concert church 'Ölbergkirche' in Kreuzberg, with the generous support of Deutscher Musikrat and Neustart Kultur. TR "Deda Gagitavda," Gürcistan`ın Tusheti Bölgesi`nden bir ağıttır ve "Annen Tükendi" anlamına gelmektedir. Bu canlı kayıt, KARA'nın Almanya`nın Berlin şehrinde gerçekleşen ilk performansından bir kesit. Kreuzberg'de bulunan ve bir konser kilisesi olan 'Ölbergkirche'de gerçekleştirdiğimiz konser "Deutscher Musikrat" ve "Neustart Kultur"un katkılarıyla gerçekleşti. *** ENG You, my daughter, were a woman, no need for a saddle on your horse, You were also your mother's brave one. Child, I will put your black saddle and reins on your horse, I will let it run freely in the forest and the field. May your mother also die, following you, Your mother is devastated, following after you GEO ქალო ქალივ ხარი, ლაგამ რად გინდოდა ვაჟკაც ყოფილხარი, თავის დედისადა შვილო მე შენს ცხენსა შავ უნაგირზედა აღვირებს შევაყრი, ტყე-ველად გუშვებავ დედა მოგიკვდესა, ჩემ შვილო დედაი დედა გაგითავდა, შენ თავის დედაი qalo kaliv xari, lagam rad gindoda vajkats k`opilxari, tavis dedisada shvilo me shens tsxensa shav unagirzeda aghvirebs shevak`ri, tk`e-velad gushvebav deda mogikvdesa, chem shvilo dedai deda gagitavda, shen tavis dedai TR Kızım sen kadındın, atına gem gerekmezdi Annenin de cesur yüreklisiydin Evlat senin atına siyah eyerini ve Koşumlarını takıp ormana-ovaya salacağım Annen de ölsün, senin ardından anacığın da Annen tükendi, senin ardından anacığın da *** "Deda Gagitavda / დედა გაგითავდა / Your Mother Is Devastated" Arranged by KARA Ayşenur Kolivar – Vocals Mikail Yakut – Accordion, Effects Video Directon and Editing: Emre Birişmen Production Assistant: Beril Ece Güler Sound Recording, Mix and Mastering: Emre Nişancı Language Advisor: Fatih Meydan Tsvaridze Conceptual Design and Production: Mikail Yakut Supported by Deutscher Musikrat, Neu Start Kultur & Die Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien Special Thanks: Göksel Yılmaz Gülşah Yurdakul Batucan İşcan Ingo Schulz Ender Abadoğlu Rebekka Mahnke

Here is a showreel from Mikail Yakut's solo show, premiered at the beautiful Farm Festival in Bayern, Germany, in August 2023. Mikail Yakut, representing the new generation of avant-garde accordionists, has developed a unique musical language on this instrument. He predominantly performs his original compositions, a blend of jazzy arrangements, folk-influenced catchy melodies, and continuous exploration of the accordion's boundaries. In his improvisations, Yakut experiments extensively with the sound itself. Experience the finest fusion of classical & jazz accordion sensitivity with the rich musical tapestry of Eastern cultures. Video by Ayşe Özel https://www.ozelayse.com/ Sound by Emre Nişancı https://www.instagram.com/enisanci/ A thousand thanks to the Farm Family.

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Hi everyone! I'm excited to announce the start of a new video series called "Mikail's Berlin Sessions". In this series, I'll be inviting many prominent musicians living in Berlin to record duo performances. These videos, filmed in various locations across Berlin, both indoors and outdoors, aim to showcase the city's musical diversity and aesthetic richness. What makes this series truly unique is that, even though the piece to be played is pre-selected, the performances are mostly unrehearsed and take the form of jam sessions, capturing the spontaneity and authenticity of the moment. Instead of aiming for a perfectly polished professional video and audio recording, we're focused on delivering high-quality yet natural recordings. At the heart of this series is the interaction between musicians, the emotions that emerge in the moment, the sounds, and the power of improvisation. In this opening session of the "Mikail's Berlin Sessions" series, I'm thrilled to be joined by my dear friend and an exceptional percussion master, Hogir Göregen https://www.instagram.com/hogir.percussion/ . Eleven years ago, when we both were new musicians in Berlin, we first met in a true jam session environment. We immediately connected through music, and from that moment on, our paths never diverged. After playing together in numerous bands and projects, we eventually formed the Heval Trio (https://hevaltrio.com) with buzuq artist Mevan Younes. We continue our collaborative work both as a trio and as a duo. Our first piece is "Meşk Havası", an instrumental composition by the highly respected clarinetist Selim Sesler. This piece holds a special place in our musical journey, as it’s one we frequently played with Hogir in the past. The concept of "meşk" beautifully encapsulates the essence of this series, as it can be seen as the equivalent of a "jam session" in Eastern cultures. Huge thanks to everyone supporting this challenging project with so much love. Special shoutout to Gülsah, Milan and Ari for opening their garden and lovely home to us. And to the amazing Emre Nisanci for ensuring the best possible natural sound of these live moments. Lastly, my co-producer, cameraman, director, and much more, dearest Batuhan Kavlak thank you a thousand times for your incredible efforts and great work! "Meşk Havası" composed by Selim Sesler Mikail Yakut - Accordion Hogir Göregen - Percussion/Darbuka Mix - Emre Nisanci Video - Batuhan Kavlak Berlin - Neuköln, 2024 INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mikordeon/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/mikordeon/ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@mikailyakutofficial

Mikail's Berlin Sessions returns with another fantastic guest: Ufuk Elik, a bağlama virtuoso, singer, and educator who has been part of Berlin's vibrant music scene for some time. Like me, Ufuk comes from Istanbul and brings his rich musical heritage to life through his solo work and two unique projects: Paye, a Folktronica duo, and Muhtelif, an international band exploring Anatolian music and original Turkish compositions. You can explore more of Ufuk’s music here: https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/2Yax77p2iuuBIsOtPkISAr?si=7Cqrp7VOS8KA5VyBmYI7fQ In this session, we chose to perform "Hicaz Mandıra", a well-known instrumental and dance piece in 7/8 time. This melody is popular across Turkey, Greece, and the Middle East. Due to its rhythmic and melodic characteristics, it’s often mistaken for the Greek traditional dance style “Mantilatos”. There's also a playful rumor suggesting this piece might have been composed by Ottoman Sultan Abdülaziz. While it's likely he played it (as a music enthusiast), Mandıra is a traditional style from Thrace and Western Anatolia. Though there are many versions of this piece online, this might be the first-ever Accordion & Bağlama interpretation! We’d love to hear your thoughts on the harmony (or disharmony!?) between these two instruments. This session wouldn’t have been possible without my incredible production partner Batuhan Kavlak, who captured the magic on camera, and Emre Nişancı, who worked wonders with the sound. A huge thank you to both! “Hicaz Mandıra” Performed by: 🎵 Ufuk Elik – Bağlama (Saz) https://www.instagram.com/ufukelik 🎵 Mikail Yakut – Accordion 🎥 Video – Batuhan Kavlak 🎧 Mix – Emre Nişancı Berlin, 2024 Follow me for more: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mikordeon FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/mikordeon YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@mikailyakutofficial

For the eight episode of Mikail's Berlin Sessions, I had the privilege of collaborating with Sema Moritz, an exceptional artist who started her career in classical Turkish music and gained recognition in Germany through her significant projects such as Gruppe Taksim, Kreuzberger Freunde, and the Türkischen Arbeiterchor Westberlin, each reflecting her dedication to bridging cultures and reviving musical heritage. Still Sema is best known for her work "Efsane Hanımlar" (Legendary Ladies), which revisits the timeless songs of women who shaped the music scene of Türkiye. In this session, we performed "Mazi Kalbimde Bir Yaradır" (The Past Is a Wound in My Heart), composed by Necip Celal Andel in 1928 and recorded by Seyyan Hanım in 1932 as the first Turkish-language tango. This piece marks a milestone in the history of tango in Türkiye, which began gaining recognition in the early 20th century. In the early years of the Republic, tango became an integral part of social life and entertainment culture, especially in Istanbul’s Pera (Beyoğlu) district. As a dance form where men and women performed together, tango also reflected the societal changes and modernization movements of the time. Initially, foreign tango melodies were adapted with Turkish lyrics, but local composers soon began creating original works, paving the way for a distinctive Turkish tango tradition. "Mazi Kalbimde Bir Yaradır" has since become a classic, reinterpreted by many artists over the years. Its heartfelt lyrics express the lingering scars of a lost love, resonating across generations. I would like to express my deep gratitude to dear Uygar Önder Şimşek for such an impressive video. Many thanks to Emre Nişancı for working his magic on the sound and the best camera crew: Batuhan Kavlak and Semih Yıldız. „Mazi Kalbimde Bir Yaradır“ Music: Necip Celal Andel Lyrics: Necdet Rüştü Efe Performed by Sema Moritz – Vocals https://www.instagram.com/semamoritz/?hl=de Mikail Yakut – Accordion Camera – Uygar Önder Şimşek, Semih Yıldız, Batuhan Kavlak Editing – Uygar Önder Şimşek https://www.instagram.com/uygaronder Mix – Emre Nişancı https://www.instagram.com/enisanci/ Berlin - Kreuzberg, 2024 INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mikordeon FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/mikordeon YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@mikailyakutofficial LYRICS The Past Is a Wound in My Heart I, too, once endured the pangs of love My life burned away from this affection I realized that the price of love Was my youth, slipping from my hands I bowed before you, surrendered This person didn’t become ours In the end, I fell and gave my life To the green sea in your eyes Though I never embraced your waist, I never gave up this yearning A sorrowful tale it is, they took her away from me She became someone else’s beloved, strangers found happiness My heart became a desolate land, ruined from end to end The past is a wound in my heart My fate is darker than my hair What makes me weep from time to time Is this sorrowful memory You never let me rest on your chest Nor comforted me with a kiss Years passed long after you And you forgot me for that woman Though I never embraced your waist, I never gave up this yearning A sorrowful tale it is, they took her away from me She became someone else’s beloved, strangers found happiness My heart became a desolate land, ruined from end to end Mazi Kalbimde Bir Yaradır Ben de gönül çektim eskiden Yandı hayatım bu sevgiden Anladım ki bir aşka bedel Gençliğimmiş elimden giden Önünde ben geldim de dize Yâr olmadı bu kimse bize En nihayet düşüp can verdim Gözündeki yeşil denize Sarmadımsa da belden, geçmedim bu emelden Bir hazin maceradır onu aldılar elden Başkasına yâr oldu, eller bahtiyâr oldu Gönlüm hep baştan başa viran bir diyâr oldu Mazi kalbimde bir yaradır Bahtım saçlarımdan karadır Beni zaman zaman ağlatan İşte bu hazin hatıradır Ne göğsünde uyuttu beni Ne bûseyle avuttu beni Geçti ardından uzun yıllar O kadında unuttu beni Sarmadımsa da belden, geçmedim bu emelden Bir hazin maceradır onu aldılar elden Başkasına yâr oldu, eller bahtiyâr oldu Gönlüm hep baştan başa viran bir diyâr oldu

“Niksar’ın Fidanları" traditional song from Anatolia arranged by Heval Trio. Mevan Younes – Buzuq Hogir Göregen – Percussion Mikail Yakut – Accordion Director – Anıl Eraslan Villa Neukölln Berlin, 2019 Music produced by Manne Pokrandt / www.studio1058.de

Mikail Yakut, Turkish-Georgian accordionist re-interprets "Patara Gogo", a traditional Georgian song and "Tsekva Kartuli" a well-known Georgian dance from the Opera „Daisi” composed by Zacharia Paliashvili (1871-1933). Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikordeon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikordeon/ Directed by Mahir Duman Story: Merve Cansız Camera: Erman Bölükçü, Merve Cansız, Gülşah Yurdakul Production: Gülşah Yurdakul & Merve Cansız Fiction & Editing : Mahir Duman Sound Recording & Mix: François Perdriau Mastering: Florent Chaintiou / Nadanadi Studio Cast: Can Kaya, Julia Popp, Ravindranath Somaratne , Philippine Potier, Duygu Akmese, Make Mieke, Allys Andriamahay, Elena Becker Special Thanks: Ceyhun Kaya, Apartment Project Berlin, Can Kaya, Sophia Pflaum Berlin 2020 Lyrics of Patara Gogo პატარა გოგო პატარა გოგო დამეკარგა წითელ პერანგა ან ავლილი ან ჩავლილი ხომ არ გინახავთ ვტირი დღე და ვტირი ღამე ცრემლი დეილია პატარა გოგო სიყვარული ოჰ რა ძნელია ვაიმე ჩემო ანგელოზო ჩემო ლამაზო პატარა გოგო დამეკარგა რა მეშველება მაღლა მაღლა ნუ დაფრინავ ჩამოვარდები ვაჭრის ხელში ჩავარდები დამეკარგები P'at'ara Gogo P'at'ara gogo damek'arga Tzitel p'eranga An avlili an chavlili Khom ar ginakhavt Vt'iri dghe da Vt'iri ghame Tsremli deilia P'at'ara gogo siqvaruli Oh ra dznelia Vaime chemo angelozo Chemo lamazo P'at'ara gogo damek'arga Ra meshveleba Maghla Maghla nu daprinav Chamovardebi Vajris khelshi chavardebi Damek'argebi Little Girl I´ve lost my little girl She had a red dress on She was going up or down Didn`t you see her Crying night and day I`ve run out of tears Oh, you have no idea how hard it is To love a little girl Alas, oh my angel! My dearest I`ve lost my little girl There is no remedy for my sorrow Don`t fly so high You may fall down And the trafficker may catch you What if I lose you for good

A.G.A Trio re-interprets "Patara Gogo", a traditional Georgian song. In our first album we played folk and dance songs from Armenia, Georgia and Turkey. The song “Patara Gogo” touches the topic of stolen children of Georgia. It begins with the words “I’ve lost my little girl, didn’t you see her?”. In the last four-line verse of the song, the lost girl is told: “Don’t fly so high, you may fall down and the trafficker may catch you, what if I lose you for good?”. The melody of the song is the sound of desperate prayers trying to stop the feeling of turmoil - like the patiently flowing waters that have been trying to tame the wild mountains of the Caucasus for centuries. Sometimes they become a flood, sometimes they are a babbling brook, where the lambs find peace of mind. Elbrus and Kazbegi greet each other. Duduk: Arsen Petrosyan Accordion: Mikail Yakut Kaval: Deniz Mahir Kartal ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website: www.agatrio.com Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/agatriomusic​ https://www.instagram.com/agatriomusic/​ Spotify https://spoti.fi/2M2pUW3​ Deezer: https://bit.ly/325YuTq​