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Died 18 September 1993, Istanbul, Turkey Albums Sürmeli - Arsiv, Oyun Havaları (Enstrumental), Yozgat Sürmelisi Similar Muzaffer Sarısözen, Neriman Altındağ Tüfekçi, Yücel Paşmakçı, Arif Sağ, Ümit Tokcan | ||
Nida t fek i sabah nan esen seher yelimi
Mehmet Nida Tüfekçi (1 March 1929 in Akdağmadeni, Yozgat – 18 September 1993 in İstanbul) was a Turkish folk music artist.
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- Nida t fek i sabah nan esen seher yelimi
- Nida t fek i yozgat s rmelisi
- Career
- State artist
- Personal life
- Legacy
- Songs
- References
Nida t fek i yozgat s rmelisi
Career
He sang, played the bağlama and composed folk songs.
He was also director and conductor of the TRT's Ankara Radio Turkish Folk Music Ensemble for many years from 1966.
State artist
He was awarded the title of State Artist, the highest distinction for artists in Turkey, in 1991, only two years before his death.
Personal life
His wife Neriman Altındağ Tüfekçi also was a Turkish folk singer. They left behind a daughter, Gamze (born 1958).
He died of a heart attack.
Legacy
A concert was organized in Muğla in his memory on 20 December 2013.
Songs
Hastane Önünde İncir Ağacı
Çamlığın Başında
Yozgat Sürmelisi
References
Nida Tüfekçi Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA