A HOST of stars and bands will be heading for Turkey to play in various arenas arounds the country this summer,

Led by Skin, one of the most charismatic figures in rock music, Skunk Anansie will perform at Istanbul’s Zorlu PSM as a part of the tour for their latest album “Anarchytecture” on July 21.

Skunk Anansie were formed in 1994 and became a huge part of the Britrock movement, releasing six studio albums so far with the help of unique frontwoman Skin.

In 1995 their hit song “Feed and Selling Jesus” from the debut album “Paranoid & Sunburnt” was featured in Kathryn Bigelow’s “Strange Days,” becoming a huge boost to the band’s early success all around the world.

The second album “Stoosh” followed the footsteps of “Paranoid & Sunburnt” and by the time third album “The Post Orgasmic Chill” was released they had already become a world-renowned group.

Sting will be performing at Antalya’s Expo on August 9

Sting

Meanwhile, one of the most influential figures of the 1968 generation, Joan Baez, will meet her fans in Turkey’s İzmir for an open air concert on Aug. 12.

In collaboration with the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV) and the İzmir Foundation for Culture, Arts and Education (IKSEV), Baez will take the stage at the İzmir Kültürpark Open Air Theater.

Baez has been well-known as a leading activist musician since she first took the stage in 1953 at the age of 18. She has released more than 30 albums over the course of half-a-century in music.

Muse, Megadeath and Scorpions are all penned to make appearances at festivals in Istanbul over the next several weeks as well.

Joss Stone, dubbed as having one of the most powerful voices from Britain’s and a 2000s Aretha Franklin, will be playing at July 23, at KüçükÇiftlik Park , Istanbul

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