Category: Music
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Turkish Music: Ramazan Güngör and His “Kopuz” with Three Strings
Ramazan Güngör, one of the most accomplished players of the kopuz—an ancient Turkish folk music instrument—in the 20th century, began his life story in 1924. He is among the prime examples of how the richness of Turkish folk music stems from regional melodies and masterful performers.
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Turkish Music: Belkıs Akkale
Belkis Akkale caught the attention of TRT (Turkish Radio and Television) radio officials when she was just 22 years old and had begun her active musical career. The artist, who has released over 22 albums and helped bring Turkish Folk Music into the modern era.
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Turkish Music: “Kaytağı”
‘Kaytağı’, an anonymous Turkish folk song, was transcribed by Arif Sağ. Alongside his much-loved rendition, I will also be sharing other interpretations with you.
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Turkish Music: Çetin Akdeniz and His “Bağlama”
The saz/bağlama, one of the oldest musical instruments of the Turks, becomes a source of endless delight in the hands of master musicians. Çetin Akdeniz is one such master of the saz.
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Turkish Music: Demet Sağıroğlu
In the early years of her musical career, Demet Sağıroğlu met Kayahan, one of the legendary voices of Turkish pop music, and sang backing vocals for him. Demet’s solo career began with the track “Kınalı Bebek”. This debut album was highly successful.
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Turkish Music: Selmi Andak
Honoured with the title of ‘State Artist’ in 1998, Andak composed many memorable pieces over a period of more than 60 years, and these compositions were etched into the minds of Turkish listeners through performances by popular singers.
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Turkish Music: Huzzam Makamı
Hüzzam Makam has been used in various forms of Turkish music. It possesses a religious, mystical and lyrical sentiment and generally evokes a melancholic atmosphere.
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Turkish Music: Ajda Pekkan – 1990s
“Superstar” is her nickname… Ajda Pekkan has continued to contribute to the Turkish music scene without interruption from the early 1960s to the present day. This month, I’d like to do something a little different and dedicate the entire month to this remarkable artist. In the fourth week, I’ll be sharing with you the songs…
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Turkish Music: “Sev Dünyayı” / “Love The World”
The track ‘Sev Dünyayı’ (meaning ‘Love the World’) brought together the era’s greatest vocalists in Turkiye.
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Turkish Music: Ajda Pekkan – 1980s
“Superstar” is her nickname… Ajda Pekkan has continued to contribute to the Turkish music scene without interruption from the early 1960s to the present day. This month, I’d like to do something a little different and dedicate the entire month to this remarkable artist. In the third week, I’ll be sharing with you the songs…
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