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8th Antalya Akra Jazz Festival Kicks Off This May

The Antalya Akra Jazz Festival is once again set to unite leading figures in jazz and world music with art enthusiasts. In its eighth year, the festival will feature jam sessions, interviews, and masterclasses alongside captivating performances that blend contemporary jazz, funk, rock, Latin, soul, pop, and world music, all enriched by jazz's vibrant essence. Held on the open-air stage of Akra Antalya, the event will run from May 14-31, 2025, offering an unforgettable experience of the stunning backdrop of the Mediterranean and the Bey Mountains.

Ibrahim Maalouf, known for blending jazz, rock, and world music, will open the festival on May 14 with his latest project, Ibrahim Maalouf & The Trumpets of Michel-Ange. Following 17 albums and prestigious Grammy nominations, Maalouf continues to captivate audiences, taki