Wind of Anatolia was founded in 2007, by musicians who felt the need for performing Turkish folk music where they live. Their goal was to reach for more discerning listeners. Wind of Anatolia has changed and transformed over the years and now includes both traditional, classical and popular music in its repertoire. Wind of Anatolia has been performing in various stages year round and is delighted to be sharing unforgettable moments with music lovers from all walks of life!
Esat SEYHO – Vocalist
Esat Seyho comes from a family with a musical background. He began taking formal music lessons at a young age and started performing with his younger sister at age 10. Once he encountered the baglama, it changed the direction of his music and his focus became folk music. He also played the ney (flute). He performed at theaters throughout his high school and college years. He currently studies in the media field. He has been the singer for the Wind of Anatolia since 2008.
Ismail SIGLAM – Baglama & Accordion Soloist
Ismail Siglam started playing baglama at a young age influenced by local musicians in Central Turkey, mainly playing dance tunes. While he was in college, he met many baglama players and that changed the direction of his music. Throughout college in Turkey, he played Alevi, Sufi, and Kurdish music. Accordion is another passion for Ismail Siglam. He has been performing the ‘traditional and classical sounds of Anatolia’ with his accordion since 2010. Once in America, he looked for opportunities to play Turkish folk music and seeing a lack of bands performing traditional music, he co-founded the Wind of Anatolia in 2007.
Fatih M. BAYRAM – Guitar/Vocalist
Fatih Bayram has been performing and playing the guitar since 1995. He performed throughout his college years in Turkey, where he studied English language and literature. He has played Turkish folk and popular music with musicians in many stages around the United States, including Chicago, Boston, Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. He has introduced the sound of Turkish folk and popular music to many Americans at cultural events and festivals around the country. He currently works as a producer and a dubbing director. He is a co-founder of the Wind of Anatolia.
Frank MASTROIANNI – Acoustic Drums
Frank Mastroianni is a high school English teacher with a passion for playing the drums. He bought his first drum kit when he was seventeen and has played in various bands on both the East and West coasts. He has been with the Wind of Anatolia since April 2011.
Ozcan ATAV – Electronic Drums/Percussion
Ozcan Atav started playing music in traditional folk bands eight years ago. He started with the guitar, and being of Cerkez background, he also played traditional drums in the energetic and fast-paced style of this region. He currently plays the darbuka, bendir, and drums in the Wind of Anatolia.
