We were shocked when we realized that the incredibly talented Istanbul street drummer was only a child

Istanbul is a tale of two cities… One street may seem very traditional, as though transported to a different time in history… Turn a corner and find the next street teeming with hip teenagers and twenty-somethings sporting all the freshest gear…

Istanbul Street Drummer

No doubt, the famous Istiklal walking street in Beyoglu is THE place for all the latest fashions… Yet even the most modern areas of Istanbul are not without a touch of tradition… In this case, we happened upon street performers playing traditional Turkish folk music with this Istanbul street drummer taking the lead. Can you believe he was only a small child? Have a listen.