Neşet Ertaş: The Voice of Anatolia
Neşet Ertaş was a revered Turkish folk musician, composer, singer, poet, and virtuoso bağlama player. He is considered the most iconic representative of the 'Abdallık' tradition and Turkish folk music (Türk Halk Müziği), often called the 'Bozkırın Tezenesi' (Fingerstyle of the Steppe).Born into an Abdal family of musicians in Kırşehir, Turkey, Ertaş learned music from his father, Muharrem Ertaş. He mastered the bağlama (saz) and developed a unique, deeply emotional vocal and instrumental styl...