It would be a mistake to judge Dubai by European standards. But surely this was the only place in the world where you could lie on the beach and ski down the slopes within half a day.
From the very first chords the music grabbed my attention. With just two Spanish guitars and percussion the young men established their presence with a clear and strong sound firmly anchored in the tradition of their Ottoman homeland.
Juha Uitto's deepest wish was that the expansion of tourism that was needed for enhancing people's livelihoods would be achieved without sacrificing the natural and cultural richness of this beautiful