Celal Güzelses: A Memorial Concert
2022
1h 35m
TRT 2
Music
A memorial concert held on the 63rd anniversary of the death of musician and singer Celal Güzelses.
Original Title:
Celal Güzelses Anma Konseri
Genres:
TRT 2
Music
Maturity Level:
General Audience
Synopsis:
Nicknamed "The Nightingale of the Orient" following his meeting with Atatürk at the Dolmabahçe Palace, Celal Güzelses was a pioneering figure in the folk music of Türkiye. A renowned vocal artist and dengbej—a traditional Kurdish singer and storyteller—Güzelses co-founded the Folk Music Society of Diyarbakır in 1943. This concert, featuring songs from Turkish folk and classical music, was held in memory of the late artist on the 63rd anniversary of his death.