Asia Minor

The Profile

Asia Minor are a French progressive rock band formed in the mid‑1970s by Turkish multi‑instrumentalists Setrak Bakirel and Eril Tekeli. They released the albums Crossing the Line and Between Flesh and Divine (1980), blending symphonic prog with Middle Eastern colors; disbanded in the early 1980s, later reformed and issued Points Of Libration (2021).

Founded by Setrak Bakirel and Eril Tekeli in France; sound mixes symphonic prog with Middle Eastern influences and flute; classic albums include Crossing the Line and Between Flesh and Divine; disbanded in the early 1980s; Between Flesh and Divine was reissued by Musea in 1991 with notable interest in Japan; the band later returned with Points Of Libration (2021).

Asia Minor, a French prog outfit led by Turkish founders Setrak Bakirel and Eril Tekeli, blend symphonic rock with clear Middle Eastern influences. The review spotlights Between Flesh and Divine (1980) as a peak, praising its melodies, flute lines, and dynamic crescendos. It recalls the band’s two classic albums, later obscurity, a 1991 Musea reissue, and cult success in Japan.