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Honored as a peacemaker and virtuoso, OMAR FARUK TEKBILEK is now one of the most sought-after musicians, whose work transcends political boundaries while maintaining traditional sensibilities in a way few artists can manage.
Omar Faruk was a musical prodigy. He was born in Adana, Turkey to a musical family who nurtured his precocious talents. At the age of eight, he began his musical career by developing proficiency on the kaval, a small diatonic flute.
At the same time he studied religion with thoughts of becoming a cleric, or Imam. His musical interests were being nurtured by his older brother and by a sympathetic uncle who owned a music store and who provided lessons. “He had a music store, and he also had another job during the day. So he told me to come after school, open the store, and - in exchange - he gave me lessons.” While working in the store, Omar Faruk learned the intricate rhythms of Turkish music, how to read scales, and other rudiments. He was trained on and eventually mastered several instruments; ney (bamboo flute), zurna (double-reed oboe like instrument with buzzing tone), the baglama (long-necked lute), the oud (the classic lute), as well as percussion. By the age of twelve he began performing professionally at local hot spots.
In 1967, upon turning sixteen, he moved to Istanbul where he and his brother spent the following decade as in-demand session musicians.
Omar Faruk was a musical prodigy. He was born in Adana, Turkey to a musical family who nurtured his precocious talents. At the age of eight, he began his musical career by developing proficiency on the kaval, a small diatonic flute.
At the same time he studied religion with thoughts of becoming a cleric, or Imam. His musical interests were being nurtured by his older brother and by a sympathetic uncle who owned a music store and who provided lessons. “He had a music store, and he also had another job during the day. So he told me to come after school, open the store, and - in exchange - he gave me lessons.” While working in the store, Omar Faruk learned the intricate rhythms of Turkish music, how to read scales, and other rudiments. He was trained on and eventually mastered several instruments; ney (bamboo flute), zurna (double-reed oboe like instrument with buzzing tone), the baglama (long-necked lute), the oud (the classic lute), as well as percussion. By the age of twelve he began performing professionally at local hot spots.
In 1967, upon turning sixteen, he moved to Istanbul where he and his brother spent the following decade as in-demand session musicians.
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Whirling
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One Truth
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Love Respect Truth
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Old Man's Dance
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John the Baptist and Salome
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Sultan of the Hearts
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Hijaz Raks
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Song of the Pharaohs
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Last Moments of Love
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Shoutbox
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k82ru wrote:
Album Whirling is so butiful!
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hicazkalender wrote:
Çok değerli bir sanatkar. Besteleri insanın içine işliyor. Çok sayıda enstruman kullanabilmesiyle de değerini artırıyor. Muhteşem Süleyman (Suleyman The Magnificent) en beğendiğim albümüdür. Daha nice bestelere sevgiyle...
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Awshal wrote:
"Why"♬♪..♥
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selcukalhan wrote:
I can help you about any musicpiece in turkish music, you can contact me (written on my profile) if you need specific help or mp3.
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vophotography wrote:
Sanatçı.
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soulliz wrote:
call to prayer
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hileli_zar wrote:
This is not sufi music. have all of the eastern Mediterranean and Middle East music.
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DarthKaios wrote:
you inspire me!!!
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apsaroke_f wrote:
sufizm!
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mutriban wrote:
müzik yapmak ve dinlemek ibadet gibidir,evet.
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hileli_zar wrote:
Great
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Bamidbar wrote:
Pleasure
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yolcuvincent wrote:
i think because of his name, 'omar', many people thinks he's arab, but he is turkish. many turkish people give arabic names to their children. (+90% of turkish people are muslim)....... actually ''ömer'' is the widely used turkish version of arabic ''omar''. i dont know why he choose ''omar''. anyway he's great musician and great man....... so it's not problem he's turkish, arab or greek. (but i'm happy that he's turkish :P)
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sanytramk wrote:
The gift of God.
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german_in_la wrote:
Very nice, takes you places
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leylamurdum5 wrote:
Language of God is music
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selcukalhan wrote:
why is so touching
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clinteastw00d wrote:
why - is perfect
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YaNN08 wrote:
hu...
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timebandit22 wrote:
'' WHY'' is the best song of him !
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Omar Faruk Tekbilek Upcoming Tour Dates
19 Mar 2007 | from blog.myspace.com/omarfaruktekbilek
Nov. 4, 2007
Omar Faruk Tekbilek & His Ensemble
MIR Concert Hall
Cvetnoy bulvar, house 11, buid.2
Moscow, Russia
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www.mir-hall.ru
Oct. 13, 2007
Ramadan nights 2007...
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19 Mar 2007 | from blog.myspace.com/omarfaruktekbilek
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