Ashiks

A musician living in the eastern province of Tunceli's Ovacık district is giving morale to people over the age of 65, who are restricted to go out as part of COVID-19 measures, by playing saz and singing in front of their houses.

Nearly half a century since his passing, Aşık Veysel, a torchbearer of Turkish folk poetry bard culture is still remembered for his verses championing peace, harmony, and unity in society.

Turkey on March 21 remembered Aşık Veysel, one of its most prominent early 20th-century folk poets and singers, who passed away 46 years ago today.