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Musical Feast from Yale University Students in Istanbul

Published by Ozgur Tore
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
World famous a capella group Whim 'n Rhythm gave a concert at Galata Square with an organization of Istanbul’s Beyoglu Municipality and USA Istanbul General Consulate. The chorus formed by the female students of Yale University performed a musical feast without instruments. USA Istanbul General Consulate Sharon Wiener and Beyoglu Mayor Ahmet Misbah Demircan attended the event. The free public concert drew great attention of tourists and Istanbulities at a historical atmosphere under the Galata Tower. Whim 'n Rhythm of Yale University was founded in 1981 to create an a cappella tradition that would capitalize on the musical strong points of women's ensemble, unite senior women from the three existing female singing groups and "promote and reflect the dignity of women and women's experience".
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