Speakers & Guides
Meet the spiritual guides, musicians, and artists who will lead our gatherings
Masters of tradition from Turkey, Tanzania, and around the world, coming together in Zanzibar
SEDAT ANAR
Sufi Musician & Ney Master
Master of the ney (reed flute) with over 30 years of experience in traditional Sufi music. Sedat has performed worldwide, bringing the healing sounds of the ney to diverse audiences.
DAMLA GÜRKAN ANAR
Vocalist & Spiritual Guide
Renowned vocalist specializing in traditional Sufi hymns and devotional songs. Her voice carries the depth of centuries of spiritual tradition.
SELAHATTİN ANAR
Handpan Artist & Percussionist
Innovative handpan musician blending traditional rhythms with contemporary sounds. Creates meditative soundscapes that transport listeners.
BİLAL İRSHED TRIO
Sufi Fusion Ensemble
Contemporary Sufi music group blending traditional Arabic melodies with modern instrumentation and spiritual depth.
HASSAN MAHENGE
Zanzibari Sufi Master
Local Sufi master preserving and teaching traditional Zanzibari Sufi practices, including Maulidi ceremonies and Swahili spiritual traditions.
MEHMET POLAT QUARTET
World Music Ensemble
Award-winning ensemble exploring the intersections of Turkish, Persian, and African musical traditions within a spiritual framework.
NURTEN CECELİ ALKAN
Whirling Dervish & Teacher
Certified whirling dervish and instructor teaching the meditative practice of sema (Sufi turning) as a spiritual path.
MEHMET ALKAN
Sufi Storyteller & Poet
Master storyteller sharing tales of Rumi, Sufi wisdom, and spiritual journeys through engaging narrative and poetry.
MAULIDI YA HOMU
Traditional Zanzibari Group
Local Zanzibari group specializing in traditional Maulidi celebrations and Swahili Sufi devotional music.
SAWA ENSEMBLE
Musical Theater Group
Innovative ensemble combining Sufi music with theatrical performance to create immersive spiritual experiences.
SAMUEL MARTIN
Workshop Facilitator
Facilitator of group processes and conscious community building, creating containers for deep sharing and connection.
Want to learn directly from these masters?
Join us in Zanzibar for intimate workshops, personal guidance, and transformative experiences with our guides.