Konya sits in the heart of Central Turkey. Renown for the whirling dervishes, it is the final home of Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi (September 30th 1207 - December 17th, 1273), an acclaimed Sufi and poet. Since 2004, Konya has hosted an International Mystic Music Festival, inviting musicians from all across the world to perform in this city ripe with mysticism. The 11th edition hosted artists from Indonesia, India, Iran, Bolivia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Spain and Mayotte. Performers take stage in … [Read more...]