Emmanuel Jal (Historical Cistern)

Beneath Istanbul, among those ancient stones where time itself seems to breathe, a new story is about to be written. The silent echoes of the Cistern will once again awaken the spirit they have guarded for centuries—this time meeting the deep rhythms of Africa.

On the night of January 31, Emmanuel Jal will leave his mark upon the stones of the Cistern with a voice born from conflict, words that heal the soul, and an energy that goes far beyond rhythm. The wise and powerful veins of Afro music will come alive once more within the walls of one of Istanbul’s oldest sanctuaries.

For the first time in Türkiye, Miishu will join this journey, bringing his globally acclaimed Afro House sound into the depths of the ancient cistern.

During this magical night, two distinguished names of the city’s electronic scene, Orkun Bozdemir and Soul Grinders, will take over the stage, carrying modern rhythms into the very heart of history. The texture of this thousand-year-old venue will merge with contemporary sounds, transforming into a timeless journey.

A voice that reaches into the depths of the soul…
Ancient rhythms trembling through stone…
And a night reborn between light and shadow.