Groove Istanbul

A cosy music store

Zekeriya from Istanbul

""Groove" is my suggestion for music lovers who're in Istanbul looking for record shops! Sami, "the music doctor", will guide you through this journey..."

Whenever I travel abroad I always have visiting a record shop in my mind. This is what I hear from most of the travellers to Istanbul as well. So here is another suggestion for music lovers. The name is Groove and the owner is music devotee Sami Ovadya. I have known him for years and have always respected his music choice especially for Jazz.

Groove is located, in the posh district of Istanbul, Nişantaşı but no need to be alarmed as the rates are most convenient. Actually I could easily say that you pay what it's worth. Nothing less or more.

The collection of second hand vinyl's is not huge but the content is just perfect. And the price balance is mind blowing. Sami, as a music doctor, will take your preferences and suggest what you can listen to further and this comes in the package once you enter the shop. The rates you will discover are basically the best in town. Especially the second hand vinyls are very affordable.

The atmosphere is very cosy and modern. You can sit on the couch and listen to whatever Sami is playing for that day and moment. Also you can experience a variety of lovely suggestions from any genre.

If you have time and like to discover a different part of Istanbul you must stop by Groove, I know you will not be disappointed.

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Istanbul Spotter Zekeriya

About me I am devoted to culture; to experience the "other" ways of living, eating, observing and travel. I believe that mutual language is to understand the culture of others. I am a devotee for travel, music and photography. I love to experience world music as well, the music out there that opens up the minds and crushes down boundaries. Why Istanbul? Because Istanbul is unique... Athens, Alexandria, Antioch, Rome, or those that have come after, such as Baghdad and Damascus... These are cities with mono-culture, cities that do not host a historical continuity o...

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Oct 30, 2025

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