In 2012 Holland and Turkey celebrate 400 years of diplomatic relations between both countries, which started in 1612 when envoy Cornelis Haga offered credentials to the Ottoman sultan on behalf of the Republic of The Netherlands.

In 2010 Turkey realised an economic growth of 9% and by its strategic location and Istanbul is the only city intheb world that is based on 2 continents (Europe and Asia). Both countries are strongly connected due to intensive trading, tourism, cultural exchange, immigration and sport. We have 380.000 Dutch residents with Turkish roots.

Back to music: Istanbul is one of the most lively cities in the world at this moment. Where East meet West shows an incredible meltpot of musical talent. Katya Gabeli dives into it for the next coming 3 weeks playing in clubs like 360 West (on the West side of the Bosporos river) and 360 East. Which gives her a great opportunity to meet and play with the diverse talent Istanbul has to offer.

Katya Gabeli has brought her electric and acoustic violin and a bunch of great deep house CD's to combine both sound into a steamy and solid musically house set. To get a preview of her dj-sets listen to some mixes and to get a glimpse of her creativity with her violin, listen to reworks of existing tracks here.