Monika Bulanda Quartet

Tuesday, June 23, 202621:30

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23 June 2026
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21:30
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June 23, 2026, Tuesday

21:30 The Marmara Bodrum

Monika Bulanda Quartet

Barış Ertürk: sax
Onat Murat: p
Baran Say: db
Monika Bulanda: d & v

Led by drummer, vocalist, and composer Monika Bulanda, the quartet offers a contemporary jazz-fusion experience that blends intricate improvisations with original compositions. This multi-layered performance creates a rich sensory universe where rhythm and storytelling move freely between structured arrangements and open expression.

A Polish-born interdisciplinary artist, Monika Bulanda has spent 18 years in Istanbul, successfully reflecting the city’s cultural texture in her music. Known for her multilingual style and using her vocals as a rhythmic instrument, her 2025 album Fragments stands as an artistic manifesto inspired by the city's layered identity.

The ensemble features Baran Say (db), one of the most respected bassists on the scene; Onat Murat (p), who combines his international academic background with a unique harmonic language; and Barış Ertürk (sax), recognized for his technical precision and distinctive improvisational voice.

We would like to thank the Embassy of the Republic of Poland for their support. We would like to thank The Marmara Bodrum for their venue support.

With the contributions of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye.

Event Rules

- Doors open half an hour before the event starts.
- Age restriction: Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 
- Audio and video recordings will be made throughout the event. The organiser and the artist reserve the right to use these recordings without seeking prior consent from participants. 
- No outside food or drink will be permitted; drinks are available for purchase at the Metreküp Bodrum event venues. 
- Ticket checks will be carried out at the entrance; you must present the QR code associated with your ticket on your mobile phone.