photo by Temmuz Arsiray Istanbul Turkey 2008
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may-june  2008
ISTANBUL

Tanya is in Istanbul, Turkey editing and mixing the secret cd

photo by Tanya Evanson Vancouver Canada 2008
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march-april  2008
VANCOUVER

Tanya is in Vancouver, BC Canada recording the secret cd


february  2008
ISTANBUL - EPIK BALE

For five nights in February 2008, Tanya is participating as a whirling dervish in the second season of "Istanbul" -  the story of Istanbul from Roman Byzantium to present day. A ballet and operatic performance at AKM in Istanbul, Turkey with music by Serkan Alkan. Click here for info (Turkish language site), click here for photos

january  2008
WHIRLING WORKSHOP

Tanya Evanson is teaching a workshop in whirling as active meditation at a beautiful new art space in Istanbul called Fuaye Pera. Open your arms if you want to be held, says Mevlana. Please confirm your presence by phone

Sunday, January 13, 2008  .  13:00-16:00  .  75 YTL  .  6 students max
Istiklal Cad. Rumeli Pasaji Han C Blok Kat 5 No.44
Beyoglu, Istanbul Turkey

tel 0212 244 7845
What is whirling?

photo by Handan Erek London UK 2007
november  2007
MERCAN DEDE 800

Mercan Dede has just launched his final album to which Tanya has contributed some poetic movements.  This rich audio fusion redefines World Music. For samples and info visit Mercan Dede


photo by Tanya Evanson Esenkoy Turkey 2006
september  2007
SECRET CD
Tanya has just received a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts to create and produce a CD of poetry and music. Wait and see


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PUBLIC DERVISH
Tanya is currently a Whirling Dervish Dancer with Turkish Electronic Folk music group Mercan Dede and has been working with them since 2005. The group performs frequently throughout Europe

Mercan Dede
feat. Ilhan Ersahin
Club Paradiso
Amsterdam NL

April 28, 2007
Whirling Tracks 4&9

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