Tag: Music
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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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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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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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Turkish Music: “Gözlerin” – “Your Eyes”
Three songs, three artists, three emotions and one title “Your Eyes”
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Turkish Music: Emel Sayın
Emel Sayın, who sings beloved songs in a genre known as “Turkish Art Music”, is one of the most respected names in the art world.
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Turkish Music: Sezen Aksu
It is impossible to think of Turkish pop music without Sezen Aksu. Known as ‘Minik Serçe’ (Little Sparrow), she has left her mark on Turkish pop music since the 1970s.
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Turkish Music: “Concerto for Kanun” by Hasan Ferit Alnar
Have you ever listened to a concerto written for the kanun, an instrument that occupies an important place in Turkish music? Although Hasan Ferit Alnar’s ‘Kanun Concerto,’ written between 1946 and 1947, is not as well known as it deserves to be, it offers a truly rich musical experience.
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Turkish Music: Hakan Peker
Hakan Peker became one of Turkiye’s most beloved singers. Especially in the 1990s, he was loved by everyone for his soothing voice and upbeat songs.
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