Niyazi Sayın
| Niyazi Sayın | |
|---|---|
 Sernai Niyazi Sayın, Mevlana Festival | |
| Background information | |
| Born |
1927 (age 87–88) Istanbul, Turkey |
| Origin |
 Turkey |
| Genres | Turkish classical |
| Instruments | ney flute |
| Labels | (reissues) Kalan |
Niyazi Sayın (Turkish pronunciation: [nijaˈzi saˈjɯn]; born 1927), spelled Niyazi Sayin in the West, 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. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
External links
- Product page for the compilation of duets with Necdet Yaṣar at Kalan Müzik
- All about Niyazi Sayin in the Journal of Reed Flute (Ney dergisi)
- The only interactive forum site following Niyazi Sayin`s path
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