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Hacı Arif Bey

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Hacı Arif Bey Famous memorial

Birth
Istanbul, Türkiye
Death
1885 (aged 53–54)
Istanbul, Türkiye
Burial
Istanbul, Istanbul, Add to Map
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Turkish Composer. Most known for his compositions in the Sarki form, the most common secular form in Turkish classical music. He was married 3 times, was elected the head singer in the palace. Due to his closeness to the Sultan, he was responsible for teaching music to the women in the harem.
Turkish Composer. Most known for his compositions in the Sarki form, the most common secular form in Turkish classical music. He was married 3 times, was elected the head singer in the palace. Due to his closeness to the Sultan, he was responsible for teaching music to the women in the harem.

Bio by: Güner N. Akgün


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