Nida Tüfekçi


Mehmet Nida Tüfekçi was a Turkish folk music artist.

Career

He sang, played the bağlama and composed folk songs.
He was also director and conductor of the TRT's Ankara Radio Turkish Folk Music Ensemble for many years from 1966.

State artist

He was awarded the title of State Artist, the highest distinction for artists in Turkey, in 1991, only two years before his death.

Personal life

His wife :tr:Neriman Altındağ Tüfekçi|Neriman Altındağ Tüfekçi also was a Turkish folk singer. They left behind a daughter, Gamze.
He died of a heart attack.

Legacy

A concert was organized in Muğla in his memory on 20 December 2013.