Tülay German & François Rabbath

Label: Zehra, Germany  
Format: Vinyl, 12’’ LP, 33⅓ RPM, 180 g  
Release Date: September 10, 2021 (vinyl reissue)  
Edition: Remastered reissue of the original 1980 LP

This self-titled album unites iconic Turkish folk and jazz vocalist Tülay German with double-bass virtuoso François Rabbath in a rare and intimate duet, recorded in Paris in 1980 and remastered for vinyl by Zehra. Interpreting traditional Anatolian songs and Nazım Hikmet poems with spare, resonant arrangements, the record reflects German’s expressive vocal depth and Rabbath’s sensitive, resonant bass work. Their collaboration bridges deep cultural roots and modern interpretive practice, offering a timeless encounter between Turkish folk narrative and jazz-inflected improvisation.