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Yorum was established in Istanbul by university students in 1985 with an objective to react to the military coup that took place in 1980 an… read moreYorum was established in Istanbul by university students in 1985 with an objective to react to the military coup that took place in 1980 and the depolitization and suppression policies that were subsequently imposed. The band, which was … read moreYorum was established in Istanbul by university students in 1985 with an objective to react to the military coup that took place in 1980 and the depolitization and suppression policies that were subsequently imposed. The band, which was initially influenced by Ruhi Su, Mahzuni Serif, Inti Illiman… read more -
Edip Akbayram
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Edip Akbayram is a Turkish rock musician. Akbayram plays Anatolian rock, with a style deeply rooted in Turkish musical traditions. Along wi… read moreEdip Akbayram is a Turkish rock musician. Akbayram plays Anatolian rock, with a style deeply rooted in Turkish musical traditions. Along with other Anatolian-rock artists, his music was banned in Turkey after the 1980 Turkish coup d'… read moreEdip Akbayram is a Turkish rock musician. Akbayram plays Anatolian rock, with a style deeply rooted in Turkish musical traditions. Along with other Anatolian-rock artists, his music was banned in Turkey after the 1980 Turkish coup d'état, because of its anti-government and sociocritical content. View wiki -
Sezen Aksu
187,887 listeners
Sezen Aksu (b. 1954) is a pop music singer and songwriter, popular both with a mass audience in Turkey, and with world music fans internati… read moreSezen Aksu (b. 1954) is a pop music singer and songwriter, popular both with a mass audience in Turkey, and with world music fans internationally. Born Fatma Sezen Yıldırım on the 13 July 1954 in Sarayköy/Denizli, Turkey, she began to st… read moreSezen Aksu (b. 1954) is a pop music singer and songwriter, popular both with a mass audience in Turkey, and with world music fans internationally. Born Fatma Sezen Yıldırım on the 13 July 1954 in Sarayköy/Denizli, Turkey, she began to study at the local agricultural institute, but gave up her stu… read more -
Müslüm Gürses
67,717 listeners
Müslüm Gürses (real name Müslüm Akbaş) is a Turkish folk singer born in 7th May, 1953 and died on 3rd March, 2013. He mostly sings Turkish … read moreMüslüm Gürses (real name Müslüm Akbaş) is a Turkish folk singer born in 7th May, 1953 and died on 3rd March, 2013. He mostly sings Turkish folk and Ottoman classical music, with an arabesque style. His talent and his special style have p… read moreMüslüm Gürses (real name Müslüm Akbaş) is a Turkish folk singer born in 7th May, 1953 and died on 3rd March, 2013. He mostly sings Turkish folk and Ottoman classical music, with an arabesque style. His talent and his special style have put him to a different place among other folk singers. In his… read more -
Zülfü Livaneli
35,034 listeners
Composer, writer, film director, member of the Turkish delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, and Good Will Amb… read moreComposer, writer, film director, member of the Turkish delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, and Good Will Ambassador of UNESCO, Ömer Zülfü Livaneli was born in Ilgin, Turkey, on 20 June 1946. He was forced t… read moreComposer, writer, film director, member of the Turkish delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, and Good Will Ambassador of UNESCO, Ömer Zülfü Livaneli was born in Ilgin, Turkey, on 20 June 1946. He was forced to leave Turkey and settle in Sweden in the 1960s because of … read more -
Neşet Ertaş
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Neşet Ertaş (b. 1938-25 September 2012) was a singer of Turkish traditional music (Türk Halk Müziği Sanatçısı), lyric writer, and a virtuos… read moreNeşet Ertaş (b. 1938-25 September 2012) was a singer of Turkish traditional music (Türk Halk Müziği Sanatçısı), lyric writer, and a virtuoso of the traditional Turkish instrument bağlama. Ertaş was born in Kırtıllar, a village in Kırşehi… read moreNeşet Ertaş (b. 1938-25 September 2012) was a singer of Turkish traditional music (Türk Halk Müziği Sanatçısı), lyric writer, and a virtuoso of the traditional Turkish instrument bağlama. Ertaş was born in Kırtıllar, a village in Kırşehir; his father, Muharrem Ertaş, was a halk şairi (literally &… read more -
Ezginin Günlüğü
53,725 listeners
Ezginin Günlüğü (means "The Diary of the Melody" in Turkish) is a Turkish band formed in 1982 in Istanbul by Nadir Göktürk, Hakan… read moreEzginin Günlüğü (means "The Diary of the Melody" in Turkish) is a Turkish band formed in 1982 in Istanbul by Nadir Göktürk, Hakan Yılmaz, Şebnem Başar, Tugay Başar, Vedat Verter, and Emin İgüs. Their first album, Seni Düşünmek,… read moreEzginin Günlüğü (means "The Diary of the Melody" in Turkish) is a Turkish band formed in 1982 in Istanbul by Nadir Göktürk, Hakan Yılmaz, Şebnem Başar, Tugay Başar, Vedat Verter, and Emin İgüs. Their first album, Seni Düşünmek, was released in 1985. All the members except Nadir Göktürk … read more -
Yeni Türkü
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Yeni Türkü (means New Folk Music in Turkish) is one of the best selling and best-known bands in Turkey. They had concerts in more than twen… read moreYeni Türkü (means New Folk Music in Turkish) is one of the best selling and best-known bands in Turkey. They had concerts in more than twenty countries and have recorded many albums since the establishment in 1978. Their music is based o… read moreYeni Türkü (means New Folk Music in Turkish) is one of the best selling and best-known bands in Turkey. They had concerts in more than twenty countries and have recorded many albums since the establishment in 1978. Their music is based on combining the sound of traditional Turkish and modern musi… read more -
Nilüfer
91,154 listeners
Nilüfer (full name Nilüfer Yumlu) is a well-known Turkish pop singer. She was born on 31 May 1955 in Cihangir, Istanbul. At 15, she attende… read moreNilüfer (full name Nilüfer Yumlu) is a well-known Turkish pop singer. She was born on 31 May 1955 in Cihangir, Istanbul. At 15, she attended the singing competition Altın Ses Şarkı Yarışması, organized by the newspaper Hafta Sonu. She wo… read moreNilüfer (full name Nilüfer Yumlu) is a well-known Turkish pop singer. She was born on 31 May 1955 in Cihangir, Istanbul. At 15, she attended the singing competition Altın Ses Şarkı Yarışması, organized by the newspaper Hafta Sonu. She won the competition and became famous. Together with the band… read more