Niyazi Sayın
Niyazi Sayın | |
|---|---|
 Sernai Niyazi Sayın, Mevlana Festival | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1927 (age 97–98) Istanbul, Turkey |
| Origin |  Turkey |
| Genres | Turkish classical |
| Instrument | ney flute |
| Labels | (reissues) Kalan |
Niyazi Sayın (Turkish pronunciation: [nijaˈzi saˈjɯn]; born 1927) is a Turkish ney flautist and music educator. For a long time, he has performed duets with tanbur lute player Necdet Yaşar. He is regarded as the most important ney player in Turkish classical music.[1]
Discography
Modern reissues include:
- 2006 - Niyazi Sayın & Necdet Yaşar: Masters of Turkish Music - 2-CD compilation (Kalan Müzik)
References
- ^ Holtzberg, Maggie (2008). Keepers of tradition: art and folk heritage in Massachusetts. Univ of Massachusetts Press. p. 68. ISBN 978-1-55849-640-8.