Great interest in 'Aşıklar Night from Turkistan to Anatolia' at MAKÜ

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University (MAKÜ) hosted an important event with the aim of preserving our cultural heritage and passing it on to future generations. Organized in collaboration with the Turkish Folk Music Practice and Research Center and the Turkish Music State Conservatory, the ‘Night of Minstrels from Turkistan to Anatolia’ received great appreciation from the participants.

The night held at the MAKÜ Conference and Exhibition Hall attracted significant interest from many academicians, students, and the people of Burdur, especially Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Oğuz Gürsoy and Prof. Dr. Ömer Tekşen. The event took the audience on a cultural journey with tunes from different geographies of the Turkish world.

An unforgettable night with tunes from the Turkish World

Within the scope of the event, folk music pieces compiled from the geographies of Turkistan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, and Anatolia were performed, while traditional folk dances staged added color to the night. In this special program where music and dance intertwined, cultural ties were once again emphasized through melodies from different geographies.

Minstrelsy from Tradition to Future

One of the most striking moments of the night was the program where students of the Turkish Music State Conservatory performed together with Âşık Kazanoğlu. While the students presented examples from Anatolia's deep-rooted minstrel tradition, Âşık Kazanoğlu provided unforgettable moments to the audience with his unique style and adherence to tradition. The performance, enriched with leb değmez laments, pun poems, and improvisational expressions, showcased the intricacies of the minstrel culture. This special meeting reflecting the traditional master-apprentice relationship received great appreciation from the audience.