Ferdi Tayfur, one of the most influential figures in Turkish arabesque music whose emotional songs resonated with generations, is being remembered on the first anniversary of his death.
Known for hits such as βIΓ§im Yanar,β βYaktΔ± Beniβ and βBen de Γzledim,β Tayfur left a lasting mark on Turkish music and cinema through a career spanning more than half a century.
Born Ferdi Tayfur Turanbayburt on Nov. 15, 1945, in the southern city of Adana, he was named after a dubbing artist admired by his father, Cumali Turanbayburt.
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