MaNga
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Manga is a Turkish
nu metal
band whose music is mainly a fusion of Anatolian
melodies with electronic elements. In 2009, they won both the Best Turkish Act
award from MTV Turkey
and consequently the Best European Act
award from MTV Networks Europe
in MTV Europe Music Awards 2009
. They represented Turkey
at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010
with the song "We Could Be the Same
" and took second place.
. Initially, they were mostly underground, playing covers of other rock and metal bands. They came into the public spotlight after finishing runner-up at the Sing your song music contest. This caught the attention of artist manager Hadi Elazzi
(GRGDN
), who immediately promoted the band to Sony Music, which resulted in their first, self-titled album being published in 2004, becoming a mass hit.
Following this, they performed at various music festivals and have worked with such famous Turkish singers as Koray Candemir
(of Kargo
fame), Vega
and Göksel. Most of their songs are written by the group members.
The genre of their music was described by Yağmur, the author of most of the songs, as having a touch on nu-metal, rap, hip-hop and mixing these all in a "pot" with melodies of Anatolia
.
maNga's duet with Göksel is included in one of the most successful (with almost a million viewers) Turkish films, Sınav
(featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme
). Their song Bir kadın çizeceksin was featured among the music of the FIFA 06
game.
The band is considered a headliner for several Turkish music festivals, including Saklıfest, Patlıcan, Rokofest and Rock'n Coke
.
maNga took to the stage at the Wembley Arena
in London
, together with Tarkan on 13 April 2008, but was then cancelled because of the technical problems. They then again took to the stage in London at the O2 Academy, Islington on 4 December 2009.
On 12 January 2010 the Turkish broadcaster TRT
announced that maNga would be the Turkish representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010
.
They came second with 170 points, behind Germany.
Ferman, who was born in Ankara
, has graduated from Gazi University
Architecture department and is currently doing a PhD in the Marmara University
Cinema department. Ferman, who started his music career playing the guitar, had been in a variety of music groups as a soloist and appeared on stage quite a lot of times. He joined maNga at the beginning of 2002.
Born on 26 August 1979, in Antalya
, Yağmur received musical training during primary school in the piano and violin before moving on to the guitar. He became a student of the piano at Hacettepe Conservatorium
, of the violin at the preparational programme of Bilkent University
, the guitar at Ankara Anadolu Fine Arts High School and now studies guitar at the Music Faculty of Gazi University
. At the Sing Your Song music contest, where maNga finished 2nd in 2002, he was chosen "Best Assistant Musician". He is currently a Cort
endorsee.
Cem was born in Denizli
. He took lessons in classical guitar at high school and finished his musical study at the Denizli Conservatory. Cem became a student at Bilkent University
in Ankara
and now does some work with Göksel and Emre Aydın.
Efe was born in Ankara
. He started making remixes early on in his life with equipment set up in his home. He studied computer technology at the University of South Florida
in the USA and currently studies Business Administration at Anadolu University
.
The set he uses:
Özgür was born in Ankara
and simultaneously studied Astronomy at Ankara University
and Business Administration at Anatolia University . Özgür has composed music for theatrical plays. In his free time he is engaged with martial arts, particularly kick-boxing.
, Hungary
. In 2006 they also had concerts in the Netherlands
and Germany
.
The band was to take stage in the Wembley Stadium
in London
, together with Tarkan, but Manga did not perform due to technical difficulties on 13 April 2008.
They also played in London's O2 Academy Islington on 4 December in 2009.
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
nu metal
Nu metal
Nu metal is a subgenre of heavy metal. It is a fusion genre which combines elements of heavy metal with other genres, including grunge and hip hop...
band whose music is mainly a fusion of Anatolian
Anatolia
Anatolia is a geographic and historical term denoting the westernmost protrusion of Asia, comprising the majority of the Republic of Turkey...
melodies with electronic elements. In 2009, they won both the Best Turkish Act
MTV Europe Music Award for Best Turkish Act
The following is a list of the MTV Europe Music Award winners and nominees for Best Turkish Act. Both Emre Aydın and maNga have subsequently gone on to win the award for Best European Act.-2000's:...
award from MTV Turkey
MTV Turkey
MTV Türkiye is the Turkish subsidiary of MTV. It is operated in Turkey by Multichannel Developers.-Launch:MTV Türkiye's opening party was held on 17 November 2006 in Istanbul, with a Pussycat Dolls performance. It was officially launced on October 23, 2006...
and consequently the Best European Act
MTV Europe Music Award for Best European Act
The following is a list of the MTV Europe Music Award winners and nominees for Best European Act.-2000's:-2010's:- See also :* MTV VMA International Viewer's Choice Award for MTV Europe...
award from MTV Networks Europe
MTV Networks Europe
MTV Networks Europe is a division of Viacom International Media Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom.MTV Networks Europe includes the multimedia entertainment brands: MTV, VH1, TMF, VIVA, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and Nick Jr...
in MTV Europe Music Awards 2009
MTV Europe Music Awards 2009
The MTV Europe Music Awards 2009 took place in Berlin, Germany at the O2 World and in front of the Brandenburg Gate. The award show was presented by Katy Perry. Nominations were officially announced on September 21, 2009. This is the fourth time that the MTV Europe Music Awards were hosted in...
. They represented Turkey
Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010
Turkey has confirmed their participation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010, to be held in Oslo, Norway. Turkish Radio and Television Corporation will be responsible for the country's entry at the Contest...
at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010
Eurovision Song Contest 2010
The Eurovision Song Contest 2010 was the 55th annual Eurovision Song Contest, broadcast from the Telenor Arena in Bærum, Greater Oslo, Norway. It was the third time Norway had hosted the contest, having previously done so in 1986 and 1996. The 2010 winner was Germany with Lena singing "Satellite",...
with the song "We Could Be the Same
We Could Be the Same
"We Could Be the Same" is a song by Turkish band maNga that was performed as the Turkish entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2010, held in Oslo, Norway, and which came in second place.-Selection:...
" and took second place.
Band history
maNga was formed in the year 2001, being named after the word for Japanese comic books, MangaManga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
. Initially, they were mostly underground, playing covers of other rock and metal bands. They came into the public spotlight after finishing runner-up at the Sing your song music contest. This caught the attention of artist manager Hadi Elazzi
Hadi Elazzi
Hadi Nabil Elazzi is one of the founders of Turkish music production - management company and record label GRGDN. He is the manager of several renown Turkish artists like maNga, Gripin, Göksel, emreaydın and Vega....
(GRGDN
GRGDN
GRGDN is a Turkish music production and artist management company as well as a record label based in Istanbul. The name of the company originates from the Turkish word gergedan which means rhinoceros....
), who immediately promoted the band to Sony Music, which resulted in their first, self-titled album being published in 2004, becoming a mass hit.
Following this, they performed at various music festivals and have worked with such famous Turkish singers as Koray Candemir
Koray Candemir
Koray Candemir , is a Turkish musician, songwriter and record producer. He used to be the lead singer of the Turkish rock band Kargo. Towards the end of 2008, Koray Candemir and Serkan Celikoz, has decided to end their involvement with Kargo, due to vision and opinion differences with the other...
(of Kargo
Kargo
Kargo is a rock band from Istanbul, Turkey. Its current line-up includes Selim Öztürk on electric guitar, Mehmet Şenol Şişli on bass, Burak Karataş on drums and Fergan Mirkelam on vocals.-History:...
fame), Vega
Vega (band)
Vega is a Turkish alternative rock band, founded by keyboardist Gökhan Mert Koral , vocalist Deniz Özbey, and guitarist Esat Tuğrul Akyüz in 1996. Gökhan Mert Koral left the group in early 2003. They played in many Turkish festivals like Rock 'n Coke...
and Göksel. Most of their songs are written by the group members.
The genre of their music was described by Yağmur, the author of most of the songs, as having a touch on nu-metal, rap, hip-hop and mixing these all in a "pot" with melodies of Anatolia
Anatolia
Anatolia is a geographic and historical term denoting the westernmost protrusion of Asia, comprising the majority of the Republic of Turkey...
.
maNga's duet with Göksel is included in one of the most successful (with almost a million viewers) Turkish films, Sınav
Sinav
The Exam is a 2006 Turkish comedy-drama film directed by Ömer Faruk Sorak, about five Turkish highschool students preparing to sit for the university entry exam, who enlist the services of a professional thief, played by Jean-Claude Van Damme, to steal the papers...
(featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Jean-Claude Camille François Van Varenberg , professionally known as Jean-Claude Van Damme, is a Belgian martial artist and actor, best known for his martial arts action films, the most successful of which include Bloodsport , Kickboxer , Double Impact , Universal Soldier , Hard Target , Timecop ,...
). Their song Bir kadın çizeceksin was featured among the music of the FIFA 06
FIFA 06
FIFA 06, also known as FIFA Soccer 06, is a video game developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts based around the game of football. It was released in the United States on 4 October 2005 for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, Windows, PlayStation Portable, Game Boy Advance, and...
game.
The band is considered a headliner for several Turkish music festivals, including Saklıfest, Patlıcan, Rokofest and Rock'n Coke
Rock'n Coke
Rock'n Coke is a Turkish rock festival sponsored by Coca-Cola. It is traditionally held at the Hezarfen Airfield in Istanbul, Turkey.- Festival :Rock'n Coke is a member of the . The festival is organized by the Turkish concert organizer...
.
maNga took to the stage at the Wembley Arena
Wembley Arena
Wembley Arena is an indoor arena, at Wembley, in the London Borough of Brent. The building is opposite Wembley Stadium.-History:...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, together with Tarkan on 13 April 2008, but was then cancelled because of the technical problems. They then again took to the stage in London at the O2 Academy, Islington on 4 December 2009.
On 12 January 2010 the Turkish broadcaster TRT
Turkish Radio and Television Corporation
The Turkish Radio and Television Corporation, also known as TRT , is the national public broadcaster of Turkey and was founded in 1964. Around 70% of TRT's funding comes from a tax levied on electricity bills and a sales tax on television and radio receivers...
announced that maNga would be the Turkish representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010
Eurovision Song Contest 2010
The Eurovision Song Contest 2010 was the 55th annual Eurovision Song Contest, broadcast from the Telenor Arena in Bærum, Greater Oslo, Norway. It was the third time Norway had hosted the contest, having previously done so in 1986 and 1996. The 2010 winner was Germany with Lena singing "Satellite",...
.
They came second with 170 points, behind Germany.
Members
Members of the band:Ferman Akgül
- Full name: İbrahim Ferman Akgül
- Instrument: Vocal
- Birthdate: 25 December 1979
Ferman, who was born in Ankara
Ankara
Ankara is the capital of Turkey and the country's second largest city after Istanbul. The city has a mean elevation of , and as of 2010 the metropolitan area in the entire Ankara Province had a population of 4.4 million....
, has graduated from Gazi University
Gazi University
Gazi University is a public university primarily located in Ankara, Turkey.It was established in 1926 by Kemal Atatürk as Gazi Teacher Training Institute...
Architecture department and is currently doing a PhD in the Marmara University
Marmara University
Marmara University is a public university in Turkey. Situated in Istanbul, Marmara University has succeeded in becoming the second largest university in the whole country...
Cinema department. Ferman, who started his music career playing the guitar, had been in a variety of music groups as a soloist and appeared on stage quite a lot of times. He joined maNga at the beginning of 2002.
"Yamyam" Yağmur Sarıgül
- Full name: Yağmur SarıgülYagmur SarigülYağmur Sarıgül is a Turkish songwriter and the electric guitarist of the rock band maNga. He writes both lyrics and music.Yağmur “yamyam” Sarıgül was born in Antalya, Turkey on August 26th 1979 but grew up, caused chaos and discovered music in Ankara...
- Instrument: Electric guitar (Gibson 7 String Explorer)
- Birthdate: 26 August 1979
Born on 26 August 1979, in Antalya
Antalya
Antalya is a city on the Mediterranean coast of southwestern Turkey. With a population 1,001,318 as of 2010. It is the eighth most populous city in Turkey and country's biggest international sea resort.- History :...
, Yağmur received musical training during primary school in the piano and violin before moving on to the guitar. He became a student of the piano at Hacettepe Conservatorium
Hacettepe University
Hacettepe University is a major state university in Ankara, Turkey.The University has two main campuses. The first is located in the old town of Ankara and hosts the Medical Centre, and the second is the Beytepe Campus, which is 13 km from the city centre...
, of the violin at the preparational programme of Bilkent University
Bilkent University
İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent University, commonly referred to as Bilkent University or Bilkent, is the first private, nonprofit university in Turkey with the fundamental aim of creating a center of excellence in higher education and research...
, the guitar at Ankara Anadolu Fine Arts High School and now studies guitar at the Music Faculty of Gazi University
Gazi University
Gazi University is a public university primarily located in Ankara, Turkey.It was established in 1926 by Kemal Atatürk as Gazi Teacher Training Institute...
. At the Sing Your Song music contest, where maNga finished 2nd in 2002, he was chosen "Best Assistant Musician". He is currently a Cort
Cort Guitars
Cort Guitars is a guitar manufacturer centered in South Korea. The company is one of the largest guitar makers in the world, and produces instruments for many other companies.- History :...
endorsee.
Cem Bahtiyar
- Full name: Cem Bahtiyar
- Instrument: Bass guitar (Warwick basses )
- Birthdate: 18 January 1979
Cem was born in Denizli
Denizli
Denizli is a growing industrial city in the Southwestern part of Turkey and the eastern end of the alluvial valley formed by the river Büyük Menderes, where the plain reaches an elevation of about a hundred meters. Denizli is located in southwestern Turkey, in the country's Aegean Region.The city...
. He took lessons in classical guitar at high school and finished his musical study at the Denizli Conservatory. Cem became a student at Bilkent University
Bilkent University
İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent University, commonly referred to as Bilkent University or Bilkent, is the first private, nonprofit university in Turkey with the fundamental aim of creating a center of excellence in higher education and research...
in Ankara
Ankara
Ankara is the capital of Turkey and the country's second largest city after Istanbul. The city has a mean elevation of , and as of 2010 the metropolitan area in the entire Ankara Province had a population of 4.4 million....
and now does some work with Göksel and Emre Aydın.
Efe Yılmaz
- Full name : Efe Yılmaz
- Instrument : TurntableTurntablismTurntablism is the art of manipulating sounds and creating music using phonograph turntables and a DJ mixer.The word 'turntablist' was coined in 1995 by DJ Babu to describe the difference between a DJ who just plays records, and one who performs by touching and moving the records, stylus and mixer...
- Birthdate: 3 October 1979
Efe was born in Ankara
Ankara
Ankara is the capital of Turkey and the country's second largest city after Istanbul. The city has a mean elevation of , and as of 2010 the metropolitan area in the entire Ankara Province had a population of 4.4 million....
. He started making remixes early on in his life with equipment set up in his home. He studied computer technology at the University of South Florida
University of South Florida
The University of South Florida, also known as USF, is a member institution of the State University System of Florida, one of the state's three flagship universities for public research, and is located in Tampa, Florida, USA...
in the USA and currently studies Business Administration at Anadolu University
Anadolu University
Anadolu University is a public university in Eskişehir, Turkey and the fourth largest university in the world by enrollment.- History :...
.
The set he uses:
- Ecler Mixers
- Numark ttx turntable
- Stanton scratch master needle
- Stanton SA-12 DJ mixer
- Akai MPC 2000 sampler
- Motu 828 mk2 soundcars
- Mac G4 power book
- Pioneer EFX 500 digital effector
- Custom vynl
Özgür Can Öney
- Full name: Özgür Can Öney
- Instrument: Drums (Yamaha, Turkish Cymbals, Efektzil)
- Birthdate: 21 July 1980
Özgür was born in Ankara
Ankara
Ankara is the capital of Turkey and the country's second largest city after Istanbul. The city has a mean elevation of , and as of 2010 the metropolitan area in the entire Ankara Province had a population of 4.4 million....
and simultaneously studied Astronomy at Ankara University
Ankara University
Ankara University is a public university in Ankara, the capital city of Turkey. It was the first higher education institution founded in the Turkish Republic....
and Business Administration at Anatolia University . Özgür has composed music for theatrical plays. In his free time he is engaged with martial arts, particularly kick-boxing.
Albums
| Year | Album | Sales | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | maNga MaNga (album) maNga is the self-titled album of Turkish rock band maNga, released in December 2004 by Sony Music/GRGDN. It was reissued in 2006, with two additional tracks and a bonus DVD.-Track listing:#Açılış – 1:18#Kapkaç – 2:51...
|
|
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| 2009 | Şehr-i Hüzün Şehr-i Hüzün -Album information:The album initially placed at #36 in the Turkish Charts, even though it was released just two days ahead of 2010. As of March 2010 Şehr-i Hüzün made it in to the Top 10 in MTV Turkey and has enjoyed rising success in MTV European Charts... |
Featurings
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Mutlaka Yavrum
|
| 2006 | Sınav Sinav The Exam is a 2006 Turkish comedy-drama film directed by Ömer Faruk Sorak, about five Turkish highschool students preparing to sit for the university entry exam, who enlist the services of a professional thief, played by Jean-Claude Van Damme, to steal the papers... Soundtrack |
Singles
| | Year | | Single | | Peak position | | Album | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Rock |
SWE Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
SWI Switzerland Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition.... |
UK United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages... |
RUS Russia Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects... |
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| 2009 | "Dünyanın Sonuna Doğmuşum" | 1 | — | — | — | 335 | Şehr-i Hüzün |
| "Beni Benimle Bırak" | 1 | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Cevapsız Sorular" | 2 | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2010 | "We Could Be the Same We Could Be the Same "We Could Be the Same" is a song by Turkish band maNga that was performed as the Turkish entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2010, held in Oslo, Norway, and which came in second place.-Selection:... " |
5 | 29 | 56 | 129 | — | TBA |
| "Fly to Stay Alive" | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Festivals
Major festivals maNga will perform or have performed at so far:- 7th ODTÜMiddle East Technical UniversityMiddle East Technical University is a public technical university located in Ankara, Turkey...
Rock Festival, 2002, Turkey - Avrupa Genclik Festivali, 2002, Turkey
- Tuborg Rock Festival, 2004, Turkey
- RockIstanbulRockIstanbulRockIstanbul is the name of an old large scale open air rock festival series annually had been organized in Istanbul, Turkey. Highlights from recent performers include Kraftwerk, Garbage, Megadeth, Faithless, Queensrÿche, Starsailor, and Anathema.-2005:...
, 2004, Turkey - Ereğli Festivali, 2005, Turkey
- Rock'n CokeRock'n CokeRock'n Coke is a Turkish rock festival sponsored by Coca-Cola. It is traditionally held at the Hezarfen Airfield in Istanbul, Turkey.- Festival :Rock'n Coke is a member of the . The festival is organized by the Turkish concert organizer...
, 2005, Turkey - Rock 'N Live, 2005, Turkey
- Ankara Saklifest, 2006, Turkey
- Ankirockfest, 2006, Turkey
- Rokofest (series of a festival), 2006, Turkey
- SzigetSzigetThe Sziget Festival in Budapest, Hungary is one of the largest music and cultural festivals in Europe. It is held every August on the Northern Budapest Óbudai-sziget , a leafy island of 108 hectares on the Danube. Sziget stands for Island...
, 2006, Hungary - Patlican, 2007, Turkey
- İTÜIstanbul Technical UniversityIstanbul Technical University is an international technical university located in Istanbul, Turkey. It is the world's third oldest technical university dedicated to engineering sciences as well as social sciences recently, and is one of the most prominent educational institutions in Turkey...
Spring Fest, 2009, Turkey - Rock'n CokeRock'n CokeRock'n Coke is a Turkish rock festival sponsored by Coca-Cola. It is traditionally held at the Hezarfen Airfield in Istanbul, Turkey.- Festival :Rock'n Coke is a member of the . The festival is organized by the Turkish concert organizer...
, 2009, Turkey - Çukurova University Fest, 2009, Turkey
- Gazi University Fes, 2009, Turkey
- Rock the Balkans 2009, Bulgaria
- Bilkent University Mayfest 2010, Turkey
- Eurovision Song Contest 2010Eurovision Song Contest 2010The Eurovision Song Contest 2010 was the 55th annual Eurovision Song Contest, broadcast from the Telenor Arena in Bærum, Greater Oslo, Norway. It was the third time Norway had hosted the contest, having previously done so in 1986 and 1996. The 2010 winner was Germany with Lena singing "Satellite",...
, Norway - The Balkan Concerts 2010, Bosnia&Herzegovina
- Rock Tatili Foça 2010, Turkey
- 2011 Balkan Music Awards2011 Balkan Music AwardsThe Second Annual Balkan Music Awards were held in Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria for the second time. The previous year's main winner of the show with the title "Best Song of Balkans 2009" was Željko Joksimović with Ljubavi representing Serbia with 37 points, followed closely by Flori...
, Bulgaria - 2011 Fanta Gençlik Festivali, Turkey
Awards
- 2005: POPSAV Ödülleri
- Best rock band
- Best video
- 2005: HürriyetHürriyet-External links:* * ** * *...
Altın Kelebek Ödülleri (Golden Butterfly Awards)- Best Newcomer Band
- 2006: MÜYAP Ödülleri
- Gold Disc for the album maNgaMaNga (album)maNga is the self-titled album of Turkish rock band maNga, released in December 2004 by Sony Music/GRGDN. It was reissued in 2006, with two additional tracks and a bonus DVD.-Track listing:#Açılış – 1:18#Kapkaç – 2:51...
- Gold Disc for the album maNga
- 2009: MTV TurkeyMTV TurkeyMTV Türkiye is the Turkish subsidiary of MTV. It is operated in Turkey by Multichannel Developers.-Launch:MTV Türkiye's opening party was held on 17 November 2006 in Istanbul, with a Pussycat Dolls performance. It was officially launced on October 23, 2006...
- Best Turkish Act
- MTV Europe Music AwardsMTV Europe Music AwardsThe MTV Europe Music Awards were established in 1994 by MTV Networks Europe to celebrate the most popular music videos in Europe. Originally beginning as an alternative to the American MTV Video Music Awards, the MTV Europe Music Awards is today a popular celebration of what MTV viewers consider...
- 2009: Best Turkish Act (Won)
- 2009: Best European Act (Won)
- 2010: Eurovision
- Ranked in 2nd place, with "We Could Be the SameWe Could Be the Same"We Could Be the Same" is a song by Turkish band maNga that was performed as the Turkish entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2010, held in Oslo, Norway, and which came in second place.-Selection:...
"
- Ranked in 2nd place, with "We Could Be the Same
- 2011 Balkan Music Awards2011 Balkan Music AwardsThe Second Annual Balkan Music Awards were held in Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria for the second time. The previous year's main winner of the show with the title "Best Song of Balkans 2009" was Željko Joksimović with Ljubavi representing Serbia with 37 points, followed closely by Flori...
- Best Duet/Group In The Balkans
Other
maNga has made the music for Aşık Veysel's poem Kara Toprak, and later wrote a completely new lyrics for the song which became known as Dursun Zaman.maNga abroad
On 13 August 2006, maNga became the first Turkish rock band to take stage at the Sziget Festival, BudapestBudapest
Budapest is the capital of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary, it is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre. In 2011, Budapest had 1,733,685 inhabitants, down from its 1989 peak of 2,113,645 due to suburbanization. The Budapest Commuter...
, Hungary
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
. In 2006 they also had concerts in the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
and Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
.
The band was to take stage in the Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium
The original Wembley Stadium, officially known as the Empire Stadium, was a football stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the new Wembley Stadium that opened in 2007...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, together with Tarkan, but Manga did not perform due to technical difficulties on 13 April 2008.
They also played in London's O2 Academy Islington on 4 December in 2009.
Sources
- MangaClub>> maNga >> Biography
- maNga Official site