Sertab Erener Everyway That I Can

Born in Istanbul, Sertab Erener is one of the most popular and acclaimed female vocalists in Turkey. As a coloratura soprano, with a dedication to music, her individuality shone through during her six years of musical education. Her albums have now sold over 4 million copies; her tours are sold-out and she has received gold and platinum awards for every album she has released.

Following graduation, Sertab began working as a professional singer performing at well-known cabaret clubs in Istanbul. Her unique talent as a singer and performer was recognised almost immediately. By 1990 Sertab was already sharing centre-stage with well-established Turkish singers such as Sezen Aksu, whose encouragement helped pave the way to the creation of Sakin Ol, her first album. Released in 1992 it sold over 1,000,000 copies and became the best selling debut album, ever in Turkey. Her second album, Lal came out in 1994, followed by Sertab Gibi in 1997, Sertab Erener in 1999 and Turuncu in 2001.

Sertab's recording career in Turkey has earned her multiple awards, and her spectacular live performances have won her an army of devoted fans. From Opera to Pop, Sertab's amazing vocal versatility and unforgettable stage presence has led to her to duet with world famous singers, Jose Carreras and Ricky Martin. As the best selling female pop star in Turkey and with her success well established at home, Sertab is now heading for the international stage.

A duet with Ricky Martin on the single Private Emotion, for the Turkish and Middle Eastern versions of Martin's 99 English language album, successfully introduced Sertab to new audiences outside of Turkey. During the recording of this track in Miami, she also worked closely with world-famous producer, Desmond Child.

In addition, Sertab's 1994 recording Lal, was chosen for Sony's "Soundtrack For A Century" box-set. Sertab, was the one and only Turkish artist, to be included in this 26 CD box set which features more than 500 songs that Sony describe as being `the most influential music from the last 100 years'. Sertab has also collaborated with David Palmer of Jethro Tull and Simon Emmerson of Afro Celt Sound System for various projects.

In February 2000, Sertab released her self-titled first European album. It included her greatest hits and a number of new songs. Sertab launched the album with a stunning showcase in Brussels for the European media and music press. The album has found most success in the Benelux countries, where Sertab gave numerous concerts and appeared at major festivals including Dranouter, Sfinks, Amsterdam Roots Festival and Live For Life. Following the launch of this album, the door to European success has opened and Sertab, Turkey's leading Lady of Song is on the path to international stardom.

A great new opportunity has now arisen for Sertab to represent herself and her country in Europe. Sertab has been chosen by Turkish State Radio and Television (TRT) to represent Turkey at the 2003 Eurovision song contest, in Riga on May 24'th. Working closely Ozan Colakoglu (who also teamed up with Turkish superstar Tarkan on the worldwide hit “Simarik” a few years back) Sertab has delivered a fantastic track entitled “Everyway That I can” .The song is written by Sertab and Demir Demirkan and is the first ever Turkish Eurovision entry to be sung in English. “Everyway That I Can” is already a huge hit in Europe and is tipped to be the summer smash in Europe for 2003.Try to catch Sertab's live performance in a place next to you this summer & fall and witness her talent and enthusiasm which you won't forget soon.

Seven Sleepers - Yedi Uyurlar

Seven noble youths of Ephesus, according to the legend, who fled in the Decian persecution (250) to a cave in Mount Celion.

After 230 years, or, according to some versions, 309 years, they awoke, but soon died, and their bodies were taken to Marseilles in a large stone coffin, still shown in Victor's church.

Their names are Constantine, Dionysius, John, Maximian, Malchus, Martinian, and Serapion.

This fable took its rise from misapprehension of the words, "They fell asleep in the Lord"--i.e., died. According to the Koran, the Sleepers had a dog named Katmir who kept watch over them.

The Magic Carpet

The carpet which, to all appearances, is worthless, but which, if anyone sits thereon, will transport him instantaneously to the place he wishes to go, is one of the stock properties of Eastern wonder-tales and romance. It is sometimes termed Prince Housain's carpet, because of the popularity of the Story of Prince Ahmed in The Arabian nights, where it supplies one of the principal incidents, but the chief magic carpet is that of King Solomon, which, according to the Muslim belief related in the Koran, was of green silk.

His throne was placed on it when he traveled, and it was large enough for all his forces to stand upon, the men and women on his right hand, and the spirits on his left. When all were arranged in order, Solomon told the wind where he wished to go, and the carpet, with all its contents, rose in the air and alighted at the place indicated. In order to screen the party from the sun, the birds of the air with outspread wings formed a canopy over the whole party.

Great Mother

Great Mother

Nature goddess of ancient Anatolia. Her names and appellations include Cybele, Earth Mother, Mountain Mother, Idaean Mother, etc. In Greek mythology, the goddess Demeter is called the Great Mother.

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

One of the best-known stories in the Arabian Nights. The forty thieves lived in a vast cave, the door of which opened and shut at the words, "Open, Sesame!" "Shut, Sesame!" One day, Ali Baba, a woodmonger, accidentally discovers the secret, and makes himself rich by carrying off gold from the stolen hoards.

The captain tries several schemes to discover the thief, but is always outwitted by Morgiana, the wood-cutter's female slave, who, with boiling oil, poured into the jars where they have hidden themselves, kills the whole band, and at length stabs the captain himself with his own dagger.