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Turkish Music: Nükhet Duru
Nükhet Duru began her musical career as a soloist in 1971 and quickly became one of Turkiye’s most recognised and beloved singers thanks to her powerful voice. She was one of the leading figures in the Turkish music world, particularly from the 1970s to the mid-1990s.
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Turkish Music: Yıldırım Gürses
One of the most notable characteristics of Yıldırım Gürses, who contributed to Turkish Art Music from various perspectives, is that he composed approximately 400 pieces throughout his life. Another characteristic is that he founded the “Turkiye Music Copyright Society”, which protects artists’ rights.
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Turkish Music: Alpay
Alpay, a musician who excels at weaving his emotions into his music, has composed many timeless songs. His beautiful voice and memorable lyrics have secured the 90-year-old artist a place among the unforgettable figures of Turkish music.
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Turkish Music: Kıraç
Kıraç, who began to gain recognition in the Turkish music world in the 2000s, has produced songs that many people enjoy with his Anatolian rock style music.
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Turkish Music: Hicazkâr Makamı
In Turkish and Arabic music, the fundamental characteristic of compositions is referred to as the “makam”. Although some of the hundreds of maqams are no longer used, the Hicazkâr maqam is still widely employed. In this blog post, we will present examples of pieces composed in the Hicazkâr maqam.
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Turkish Music: Edip Akbayram
Edip Akbayram was one of the leading figures of the Anatolian Rock music genre, which remained popular throughout the 1970s and 1980s. He also produced works that could be classified as psychedelic rock and progressive rock. His powerful voice played a significant role in his musical success.
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Turkish Music: Modern Folk Üçlüsü Children’s Songs
This week I will talk about the children’s songs sung by the Modern Folk Trio.
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Turkish Music: Modern Folk Üçlüsü
Founded in 1969, the Modern Folk Üçlüsü (Modern Folk Trio) gained prominence for their contemporary interpretations of Turkish folk music pieces.
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Turkish Music: İnci Çayırlı
Born in Istanbul in 1935, İnci Çayırlı enrolled at the Istanbul Municipal Conservatory in 1953 and joined TRT Istanbul Radio in 1954. Between 1977 and 1985, she directed the Istanbul Technical University Turkish Music Choir, and between 1990 and 1995, she directed the Ministry of Culture Bursa State Turkish Art…
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Turkish Music: Nida Tüfekçi
Nida Tüfekçi, who passed away in 1993, made significant contributions to Turkish music as a folk music artist and scholar, choir conductor, educator, and bağlama player.
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Turkish Music: Oya – Bora
The music group ‘Oya-Bora’, which has been active in the music scene since the late 1980s, consists of Oya Küçümen and Bora Ebeoğlu. Oya-Bora, with their heartfelt renditions of songs in various styles such as pop, disco, dance, and R&B, are among my favourite music groups to listen to.
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Turkish Music: Ahmet Özhan
Ahmet Özhan holds the title of State Artist of the Republic of Turkey. In his youth, he performed so called “Turkish Art Music” pieces. The artist later turned to religious music. This post features the popular Turkish Art Music pieces he sang in his youth.
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YouTube Videos Recap November 2025
In November, I shared a total of four YouTube Shorts and one YouTube video. Here is the recap.
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Turkish Music: Ali Rıza Gündoğdu
Turkish folk music artist Ali Rıza Gündoğdu was born in the Ulubey district of Ordu, a beautiful city on the Black Sea coast. At the age of 20, he joined the roster of vocal artists at TRT.
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On YouTube: A Quick Look: Bursa – Iznik Top Five Sights To Visit
Known historically as Nicaea, the town of Iznik is a charming place with important Christian pilgrimage sites, impressive Roman-era theatres, city walls and ruins, and one of the most significant early Turkish settlements in Anatolia. With Pope Leo 14th visit in November 2025 in order to commemorate the 1700th anniversary…
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Turkish Music: Yeşim Salkım
Yeşim Salkım, who is currently known for her acting roles in various television series, gained a significant following thanks to the hit songs on her first two albums, released in 1994 and 1995.
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Turkish Music: Harun Kolçak
Harun Kolcak, who remained active in the music world until 2013, is remembered for his songs from the 1990s.
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YouTube Videos Recap October 2025
In October, I shared a total of eight YouTube Shorts. Here is the recap.
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Turkish Music: Tanburi Cemil Bey
Tanburi Cemil Bey made significant contributions to Turkish music through his compositions, performances and technical expertise.
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Turkish Music: Songs That Ataturk Liked
Today marks the anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Türkiye. Let us listen to the songs beloved by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the great man who founded our Republic, in his memory.
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Turkish Music: Esin Engin and Turkish Tangos
When it comes to tango in Turkiye, Esin Engin is perhaps the foremost name that comes to mind. In his 1974-dated “Tangolar”, he sang tango songs that had become popular in the 1930s.
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Turkish Music: Ozan Orhon
Turkish pop singer Ozan Orhon gained immense popularity, particularly in the 1990s. Several albums he released in the 1990s are still loved and listened to today as proof of his powerful voice.
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Turkish Music: Fatih Erkoç
Fatih Erkoç began his musical journey at the age of three. His emotionally charged, beautiful pieces still leave a sweet impression on listeners’ ears today.
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YouTube Videos Recap September 2025
In September, I shared a total of five YouTube Shorts. Here is the recap.
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Turkish Music: Göksel Baktagir and His Kanun
The kanun, one of the most beloved instruments in Turkish music, is also one of the most difficult to play. Göksel Baktagir is among the foremost performers who play this instrument most beautifully.
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Top Instagram Posts September 2025
I continue to post at least one photo a day on Instagram. I wanted to share with you the photos I liked the most in September 2025.
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Turkish Music: Buhûrîzâde Mustafa Itrî
Buhûrîzâde Mustafa Itrî was one of the most important composers of classical Turkish music.
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Turkish Music: Özay Gönlüm
Özay Gönlüm, a native of Denizli, endeared himself to all of Turkey by singing Turkish folk songs from Denizli and the Aegean regions in a very emotional and cheerful manner. He played breathtaking solos on his specially made saz, which he named ‘Yaren.’
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Turkish Music: İzzet Altınmeşe
İzzet Altinmese is one of the artists who performed the most popular pieces of Turkish folk music in his own way in 1970s and 80s.
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