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]

Niyazi Sayın
Sernai Niyazi Sayın, Mevlana Festival
Sernai Niyazi Sayın, Mevlana Festival
Background information
Born1927 (age 96–97)
Istanbul, Turkey
Origin Turkey
GenresTurkish classical
Instrumentney flute
Labels(reissues) Kalan

Discography

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Modern reissues include:

  • 2006 - Niyazi Sayın & Necdet Yaşar: Masters of Turkish Music - 2-CD compilation (Kalan Müzik)

References

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  1. ^ Holtzberg, Maggie (2008). Keepers of tradition: art and folk heritage in Massachusetts. Univ of Massachusetts Press. p. 68. ISBN 978-1-55849-640-8.
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