Description: (Turkish Folk Singer and Bard)
Âşık Veysel was a renowned Turkish Alevi ashik, bağlama virtuoso, and folk poet known for his melancholic songs. Blind since childhood, he composed music that touched on themes such as morality, love, faith, life and death, patriotism, nature, and his unique perspective as a blind individual. Veysel is celebrated as an influential figure in Turkish folk music and literature, with popular songs like "Uzun İnce Bir Yoldayım," "Black Earth," "Let My Friends Remember Me," and "Your Beauty is Worth Nothing." He received prestigious awards, including the Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Award and UNESCO recognition.