Collaboration with artists from around the world results in an electric and alternative rock vibe

Toronto, Ontario (February 24, 2022) – Toronto fans ar,st Cantek Batur have been eagerly awaiting the singer-songwriter’s debut solo album and now, “Snowbird” will be available March 1st on iTunes, Apple Music, YouTube, Spotify and all major outlets broadcasting and listening.

Fast-paced, combining both timeless rock influences with modern alternative appeal, “Snowbird” features 7 tracks where each song has a story and features a range of dynamics, resulting in a distinctive flow.

Fans of artists like The Cat Empire, Travis, Nick Cave, John Mayer and Ed Sheeran will be drawn to the unique alternative rock energy found on “Snowbird.”

“Snowbird” is a compilation of eclectic collaborations with artists from around the world, including Canada, USA, UK, Turkey, Spain, Hungary, Brazil, Africa South, Australia, Peru, Colombia and Nigeria.

“I loved experimenting with different styles for this album,” says Batur. “For example, the lead track, ‘Snowbird’, is a fun reggaeton song, with a Spanish twist, and ‘Come To Me’ is built on Brazilian/African beats. There are so many amazing sounds and influences to explore. It was really fun to write and produce.

A number of artists collaborated on “Snowbird” alongside writer/producer Batur, including one of his favorite musicians, guitarist Luis Carlos Maldonadoof Foreigner and formerly of Train, who performed on both “Snowbird” and “come to me.”

“I’m so grateful to all of these incredibly talented artists that I got to work with on this album.Batur says.

1 Collaborators include:

– Drums: Spencer Wynn, Brandon Davis, Sean McMorris, Marcelo Effori

– Accompaniment and lead vocals: Shaunte Daurice, Sonya L. Tylor, Shelby Olive, Abby Fuller, Phoebe Carter, Julieta Cavalaro, Kathryn Thompson, Gabriela Noriega Adrianzén, Natalie Greener

– electric bass: Ilker Gocmen, Bruno Migliari

– Electric guitar: Olay Andac, Luis Carlos Maldonado, Neil Whitford;

– Classical Guitar and Acous™: Luis Carlos Maldonado, Jose Torres Vicente

– Piano: Jaconell Mouton, Yavuz Yurtguder

– Hammond organ: Abel Boquera, Yavuz Yurtguder

– Trumpet: Marton Adami

– Keys, Pads and OrchestraMon: Yavuz Yurtguder

Batur previously sang in the Turkish rock band Zift, which in 2010 released a full Turkish album, and in 2011 released a maxi single. Batur released his first English solo single, “Under The Northern Skies”, in 2019.

Despite the album’s electric nature, Batur’s core rock influences are very present. “I’m old school. I’m still under the influence of bands like the Beatles, Pink Floyd and Radiohead,” he explains. “I’ve also always been a fan of singer-poets like Patti Smith, Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, so their lyrical influence is quite evident in the narrative aspect of the songs on this album as well.

“A track that has special meaning for Batur is”make dreamsa song about love, friendship and companionship. “Making Dreams” was inspired by a Ted Talk by Eddie Jaku, who is a Holocaust survivor. A few lines of his speech were used in the song, so listeners could hear his voice speaking through the lyrics.

“This album is about stories and how they connect us as humans,” Batur said. “Collaborating with artists around the world makes these stories truly universal. We are all one humanity, one world and I want this album to be a reminder of that.

“Snowbirdwill be available on March 1 on all streaming and download sites. For more information on the album and Cantek Batur, visit http://www.batur.ca.

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